Matri Puja of mothers of class X was performed at VKV Borojalenga on 15 February. Students of class X appearing AISSE, 2019 performed the ritual under guidance of Sri Santosh Dubey, Sanskrit teacher of VKV (NEEPCO) Umrangso. The chanting of mantras and value based stories narrated, added to the serenity and piousness of the occasion. As guided each student took a pledge (sankalp) by lighting a lamp round India map to dedicate their service to the wellbeing of the nation in their capacity as they grow up. Both the father and mother were present on the occasion. The students offered their veneration to the parents and were blessed in turn. Prof Aitri Deshmukh AU, Prof. Manabendra Dutta Choudhury, AU, Prof. DK Pandiya, AU, , Sri Nirmalendu Deb, Sri Bijan Saha blessed the students being part of the occasion.