REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, AJMER

(National Council of Educational Research and Training)

ANNUAL REPORT

Dr S.V. Sharma

Students Advisor

2011-12

ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Honourable Chief Guest Prof. H.C.Jain, Former Principal Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Ajmer, respected Prof. K.B. Rath, Principal, Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Ajmer, Prof J.P.Bagchi Dean of Instruction & Head, DE, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Head, DESSH, Dr. Nagendra Singh, Head, DEE, Dr. S.K. Paradkar, Head, DESM, Dr. Sukhveer Singh, Chief Warden, Shri D.N.Pandey, Head Master, DM School, faculty and staff, distinguished guests for this evening, parents, ladies and gentlemen and my dear student-teachers. It is indeed a great pleasure and honour to welcome you all to this 50th Annual Prize giving function of the Institute. We are deeply grateful to our chief guest for taking out time from his busy routine to be a part of this function this evening. It is an honour for us to have our Former Principal Prof. H.C. Jain, as our chief guest today. A very warm welcome to you, sir. Honourable chief guest and Principal Sir, with your permission, I would now like to present a brief report of the institute for the academic session 2011-12. PRE-SERVICE COURSES It goes without saying that at present our Institute is offering four pre-service courses namely four year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed. with an intake of 126 students, Two Year B.Ed. (Secondary) course with an intake of 126 students, One year M.Ed. (Elementary) with an intake capacity of 31 students and International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling in collaboration with Common wealth of learning, Canada with an intake capacity of 50 students; 35 National and 15 International besides in-service courses. Students in these courses are admitted from the Northern Region consisting of 9 States and Union territories namely-Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarkhand, Delhi, Rajasthan and Chandigarh. RESEARCH The Institute conducts research in the area of curriculum development, teacher education science education, environmental education and other regional priorities. Research projects can be categorized (1) as guided by the faculty leading to the Ph.D. Degree in their area of interest, (2) the research undertaken and carried out by the faculty themselves as minor projects in the field of school education. Faculty of all the four Departments (DE, DEE, DESM and DESSH) are actively engaged in different kinds of researches. In Current session two projects (one is on Thinking School and other one is on educating Teachers with conservation of non-conventional food and vegetables used by different tribes of Rajasthan) are under way. EXTENSION SERVICES Besides preparing teachers through pre-service courses, the institute performs a variety of extension services to make teaching and learning effective in schools. Some of them include

Orientation Courses for strengthening the faculties of SCERTs, DIETs, CTES and IASEs on methods, content, Instructional Aids, School Management, Curriculum Development, Textbook Writing etc. Working as a monitoring and coordinating agency for the effective implementation of National Schemes related to school education such as SSA, Environmental Education, Population Education, vocationalisation of education, etc. Undertaking research Projects in areas like innovating practices, peace education, Environmental Education, Field testing of NCERT textbooks and offering feedback and providing consultancy of Boards of Education. Holding meetings with the State level educational authorities with a view to finding out obstacles in the way of improving the quality of school education and helping them to find out the remedies. Orgnising Nurturance programmes for NTS awardees.

PLAN AND PROGRAMMES FOR INSTITUTE LIBRARY IN 2011-12 The work of library automation is in full swing and likely to be completed by the end of this financial year. However Issue-Return services are fully automated. The information of newly procured books are in the process of uploading on our web site: www.rieajmer.ac.in. There is a plan to make a separate research wing in the Institute library where one can find the Research monographs, Ph.D thesis, M.Ed dissertations, online access to subscribed journals and database. Students, faculties and all Institute staff can use the high speed Internet services through OFC in the library from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all week days except holidays. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF B.SC. B.ED.& B.Ed. (SEC.) Orientation programme for First Year B.Sc. B.Ed. and B.Ed. students was held on 08.08.2011 in Assembly Hall of the Institute. This programme was followed by ice breaking activities conducted by the focus group in the post lunch session. Prof. K.B. Rath, Principal of the Institute inaugurated the programme and appraised students about the various activities of the Institute. A brief introduction of programmes of the institute and DESM was given by Dr K. C. Sharma, Dean of Instructions & Head, DESM., Dr I.B. Chughtai, Head, DE emphased upon the importance of Educational programmes. Role of language in social learning was highlighted by Dr Rajesh Mishra, Head, DESSH. Dialogues were also made about the In service & Pre service, Research programmes of the institute. Dr Suryug Yadav shared experiences about the Research project related to medium of instruction. Dr Sukhvir Singh, Chief Warden, Dr Beena Mehrotro, MO, Dr Albert Horo, I/C NSS, Dr A.K. Nainawat I/C NCC, Dr S.V. Sharma, Students Advisor, Champa Matai, SPA and Rajani Baliyan, Student B.Sc. B.Ed. IV Year expressed their views about their respective disciplines. Dr S.V. Sharma proposed a vote of thanks and coordinated the programme. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS OF M.Ed. (ELEMENTARY) Orientation programme for M.Ed. (elementary) students was held on 19.08.2011 in Seminar room of the Institute. This programme was followed by library visit of the institute in the post lunch session. Prof. K.B. Rath, Principal of the Institute inaugurated the programme and delivered welcome address. Also he appraised students about the various activities and infrastructure of the Institute. A brief introduction of programmes of the institute and DESSH was given Dr Rajesh Mishra, I/C Dean of Instructions & Head, DESSH. Dr I.B. Chughtai, Head, DE emphased upon the importance of Educational programmes and discussed various activities of the DE. Salient futures of the programmes of DESM & computer cell were highlighted by Dr S.K.Paradkar. Dr Nagendra Singh, Head DEE shared his experiences about the In-

service & Pre service Programmes, Teacher Education and activities of DEE. Dr Sukhveer Singh, Chief Warden and Dr S.V. Sharma, Students Advisor, expressed their views about hostel facilities, students activities to be conducted through out the academic year 2011-12. Dr S.V. Sharma proposed a vote of thanks and coordinated the programme. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). FRESHER PARTY Fresher Party was organized on 13th Febuary.2012 by B.Sc.B.Ed. 2nd year students in which they welcomed their newly admitted colleagues. FAREWELL PARTY Farewell Party was organized 07th Febuary2012 by 3rd year B.Sc.B.Ed students in order to bid a parting farewell to their outgoing seniors. NSS DAY CELEBRATION The NSS Day was celebrated in the institute on 24 th September 2011 with full zeal and enthusiasm under the leadership of Dr. Albert Horo, NSS Officer. Various cultural programmes were organized by the NSS volunteers. NCC CADETS IN THE INSTITUTE There is one Troup of NCC having 53 cadets. 27 cadets got B certificate with A grade and 26 students got C certificate with A grade. All the 53 cadets attended the Annual training camp at Vishramsthali, Ajmer from 11 August to 01 September 2011 organized by Eleven Raj Battalion, Ajmer under the able guidance of Dr. A.K.Nainawat, NCC officer in the Institute. PARTICIPATION IN INTERSTATE AND INTER COLLEGIATE LITERARY COMPETITIONS In 2011-2012 a number of students of this institute participated in different literary competitions such as debate, declamation, creative writing, poetry recitation and essay writing. FORMATION OF HOUSES The election of office bearers such as House Prefect, Girls Representative, Literary Secretary, Cultural Secretary and Games Secretary for all the four Houses viz Bhabha House, Tagore House Vivekananda House and Visheshwariya House was conducted on 16th November 2011 in the institute in a very cordial atmosphere. STUDENTS FOCUS GROUP In addition to this a Students Focus Group was also constituted from different existing pre service teacher education courses with an aim to ensure active participation in curricular and co-curricular activities and create a stress free and healthy academic environment on the campus. HINDI WEEK CELEBRATED In order to promote and encourage the use of Hindi in official work Hindi Week was celebrated from 21-30 September 2011in the Institute under the guidance of Dr. Ram Niwas, I/C Hindi Cell and his team members. During this period various competitions for faculty, staff and students were conducted and the winners 1, 2 & 3 were given the prizes. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Independence Day was celebrated with pomp and pleasure on 15 th August 2011 in the Institute's playground, which was attended by the Staff members, their families and students including DM School.

Prof. K.B.Rath, Principal, hoisted the National flag and addressed the gatherings. Students of Institute including DM School presented their cultural Programmes, which included patriotic songs and dance. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in).

TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION Students and Teachers of the Institute Celebrated Teachers Day on 05 th September 2011 at the Assembly Hall of the Institute. The function was inaugurated by Principal Prof. K.B.Rath. He highlighted the importance of the Teachers Day which is celebrated on 5 th September marks the remembrance of Dr. S. Radha Krishnans birthday. Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Nagandra Singh, Dr. S.K.Paradkar and Dr. I.B.Chugtai spoke on this occasion. Students of the institute also expressed there views. There was a dance performed by students of B.Sc B.Ed III year followed by skit which gave a message that teachers inspire a child and can bring out his/her hidden talent. Dr. S.V. Sharma, Students Advisor proposed a vote of thanks. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). NAVNEET MEMORIAL CRICKET TOURNAMENT Navneet Memorial Cricket Tournament was organized between 10 th September and 13th November 2011 by B.Sc.B.Ed. 3rd year students in which students from all the pre-service courses participated as class wise team. In the men section B.Sc.B.Ed. 3rd year was the winner and B.Sc.B.Ed 4th year was the runner. In women section B.Sc.B.Ed.2nd year was the winner and B.Sc.B.Ed. 3 rd year was the runner. Prof. K.B.Rath, Principal of the Institute gave away the prizes to the winner and runner teams during valedictory function. INTERNATIONAL NON-VIOLENCE DAY OBSERVED International Non-violence Day was celebrated in the Institute on 2 nd October 2011 by staff and students. Prof. K.B. Rath, Principal of the Institute inaugurated the programme and expressed his desire that Gandhian Philosophy should be adopted in the life. Dr. K.C. Sharma, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Nagendra Singh and Dr. I.B. Chughtai, expressed their views on the principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Students organized sarvadharam prarthana and they expressed their views regarding life and works of Mahatma Gandhi in present context. There was a skit performed by Mr Hemraj Sharma, Mr Goutam Singh, Ms Akamsha, Mr Anugya, Ms Garima, Ms Vatasala Vijay and Ms Anuradha with the message that If you want to change the world, begin with yourself. Dr. S.K. Paradkar, Dr. Sukhvir Singh, Dr. A.R. Aggarwal, Dr. Saryug Yadav, Dr. Ramniwas, Dr Albert Horo, Dr V.P. Arya, Mr J.P. Narayan, Mr K.C. Meena, Mr Bishanbar Dass and Mr Shiv Dutt were graced the occasion by their presence. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. S.V. Sharma, Students Advisor. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY CELEBRATION The National Education Day was celebrated in the afternoon of the 11 th November 2011 in the Assembly hall of the Institute. Prof.J.K.Sood, former Dean of RIE, Ajmer was the Chief Guest. During a function of three hours a number of Faculty and Students expressed their views in relation to the life and deeds of Maulana Abul Kalm Azad. In the beginning Prof. K.B.Rath, Principal of the Institute gave his key note address on the relevance of National Education Day and highlighted some of the important aspects of the life of Kalam and said that the philosophy of Kalam will be of great help in order to bring quality education in the country. Prof J.K.Sood in his inaugural address said the Maulana Abul Kalm Azad was a great educationist and his philosophy and vision needs to be interpreted in the light of the contemporary society, which may be of paramount importance in overcoming the problems, which we are facing in the field of the education. Prof. Sood also emphasized upon the following:

Education for all New Challenges in Education New Opportunities in Education Importance of Education in raising the Standard of Life. Implications of ICT in Connecting all to Education He highlighted that Socio Scientific problems can not be understood in isolation. Finally he concluded his inaugural address by saying that Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was Scholar among Scholars. Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Head DESSH, presided over the function and spoke on a different dimensions of the versatile genius of Maulana Azad and he touched upon some of very interesting aspects of his life and achievement which were highly appreciated by the audience. All heads of departments (Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Nagendra Singh, Dr. S.K. Paradkar and Dr. I.B. Chughtai), students and staff of the Institute graced the occasion by their tall presence. Dr. S.V. Sharma, students advisor proposed a vote of thanks and coordinated the programme. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in).

NCERT GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR CELEBRATION The NCERT Golden Jubilee year celebration was concluded on 1 st September 2011, in the Institute, by the entire faculty, staff and students. Padambhushan Shri Anil Bodiya, Former Education Secretary, MHRD, Government of India, was the chief guest and Shri Atul Sharma, IAS, Divisional Commissioner of Ajmer and Vice Chancellor, M.D. S. University, Ajmer presided over the function. While speaking Shri Anil Bodia said that N.C.E.R.T. has played a very crucial role in bringing quality in school education. He stated that keeping in view of changes in needs and aspirations of the society over the last fifty years, there is a need to educate children on the basis of psychology rather than increasing the load of books. Shri Atul Sharma, in his presidential address said that the establishment of Regional Institute of Education in Ajmer is a great achievement for the people of Rajasthan. He expressed his concerns over the downfall of the quality of education system and reiterated that the objective of education should be not to provide degree but to provide knowledge. He opined that education not only brightens the personality of an individual but also enriches the culture of the society. On this occasion, Dr. Saryug Yadav, Associate Professor of English of the institute, presented the remarkable achievements of glorious 50 years of N.C.E.R.T. Prof.K.B.Rath, Principal of the institute, welcomed the chief guest and highlighted the activities celebrated over the whole golden jubilee year and also briefed about the roles and responsibilities of Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer. On this occasion, N.C.E.R.T. photo albums, books, C.D. and a bilingual quarterly journal, FIRKI, for preprimary children were released. A dance was presented by the students of pre primary wing of Demonstration Multipurpose School. Dr. K.C. Sharma, Dean of Instruction, proposed a vote of thanks and the function was anchored by Smt. Indu Sharma, Headmistress Incharge, D.M. School. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). EXTENSION LECTURE ON TAGORE'S VISION OF LIFE & ART In order to commemorate sesqui-centenary year (150th year) of the birth of Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel Laureate of India, an extension Lecture on Tagores Vision of Life and Art was organized on 15th September 2011 in the Institute. Prof. D. Ganguly, Former Head, Postgraduate Department of English, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, was the main Speaker and Prof. Sheela Upadhyay, Former Head, Department of English, Government College, Ajmer was the Chairperson. Prof. K. B. Rath, Principal of the Institute, welcomed Prof. Ganguly and Dr. K. C. Sharma, Head, DESM & Dean of Instructions welcomed Prof. Upadhyay by presenting a bouquet of flowers. Prof. K. B. Rath, Principal of the Institute, in the beginning introduced both the speaker and the chairperson and extended a warm welcome to the invited guests, faculty, staff and students present in the Hall. While speaking on Tagores vision of life and art,

Prof. Ganguly stated that Tagore was such a versatile genius that we remember him as one of the greatest men ever born in the world. An artist of the supreme order, he wrote innumerable poems, more than two thousand songs adding musical notation to most of them, a large body of novels and short stories, quite a few plays that are symbolic as well as stage-worthy, essays of great depth and magnitude on topics, all and sundry. His essays are on literature, science, society, education and what not. He was a poet, a musician, a novelist, a short story writer, a playwright as well as an actor, a dancer and a singer, and even a painter. Prof. Ganguly in a very lucid and persuasive language highlighted the diverse dimensions of Tagore vast personality and emphasized the need to read and explore the possibilities of his relevance in order to make our society and the world a beautiful and worth living place where we can find a combination of the scientific approach of the West and the spiritual wisdom of the East. He also referred to the opinions of Tagore and Albert Einstein in relation to the existence of the world and God. Tagore says that it is mans perception which makes the things exist or not. On the other hand, Einstein believes that fact is fact; things exist in their own, they have nothing to do with the perception of man. Prof. Sheela Upadhyay in her presidential address said that Tagores vision of life and art was unfolded and uncovered by Prof. Ganguly in such an interesting manner that has aroused the interest and curiosity of the audience to read Tagores vast literature that is so relevant for us even today. The programme was anchored in a very graceful manner by Ms Shahgufta Anjum. The entire preparation for the organization of this extension lecture was done under the able guidance of Dr. S. V. Sharma, Students Advisor and the students (namely Mr Navin Kumar Jain, Ms Rupa Arya, Mr Ankit Chauhan, Mr Hemendra Upadhyay and Mr Ram Kumar) of M.Ed, Ms Vandana, Sanjeev and Focus Group members. Mr Sunil Kumar Kushwaha helped the organizer in photography of the programme. Programme was attended by the students and Staff of the Institute. Dr.Saryug Yadav, Associate Professor of English, proposed a vote of thanks. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION The 63rd Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic zest and pleasure on 26 th January, 2011 in the institute play ground. Prof. K.B.Rath hoisted the National flag and addressed the gathering. Prof. K.B.Rath also inspected the march past and took the salute. As a part of the celebration, Prof. K.B.Rath gave away the appreciation certificate to two employees of the institute for their excellent service namely. Mr. K.C.Meena and Mr. Sardar Mohd. The festival was attended by the students, faculty and staff of the institute, and their families. The students of the institute DM School performed march past followed by cultural programmes, including patriotic songs and dance. Photographs of the programme are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in). EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF B.SC.B.Ed.4TH YEAR STUDENTS As a part of Co-Curricular activity, an educational tour was organised for B.Sc.B.Ed. IV year students from 25.12.2011 to 07.01.2012. 37 Students were part of this tour along with two escort teachers, viz Dr. V.P. Arya and Dr. O.P.Meena, during this 14 days tour programme, RIE, Mysore was base station. Students visited different departments of RIE, Mysore in order to know their functioning and to exchange views with students of RIE, Mysore. Besides this, students visited many departments of Indian Institute of Science, Banglore, lalbag botanical garden Banglore, Iskcon temple, Banglore, Bandipur wildlife sanctuary madu malai sanctuary, ooty botanical garden, ooty lake, tea farming in ooty, Mysore Zoo, Mysore palace, Krishnaraf sagar dam (Vairdavan garden), Chamuneshwari temple, Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi National park, Mysore, Buddha temple Mysore and coffee farming. Visit of above mentioned places of Southern India was of great use of students in order to experience beautiful geographical and cultural diversity of India and enhance their knowledge. Photographs of the Educational Tour are uploaded on the Institute website (www.rieajmer.ac.in).

RIE ANNUAL SPORTS AND ATHLETICS MEET 2011-2012 Annual Sports and Athletics Meet for the Session 2011-2012 was organized from 12-16 December 2011. Inter-house competitions in different games, sports and athletic events were organized under the able guidance of Dr. Nagendra Singh, Shri K.C.Meena and Shri Atul Dubey. Prof. K.B.Rath, Principal of the Institute inaugurated the Annual Athletic Meet. During these five days students participated enthusiastically in various games like volleyball, football, basketball, table tennis and badminton. Various athletic events for boys and girls including 100 m, 200 m. Races, shot put, long jump and high jump were also organized. Dr. S.V. Sharma, Students Advisor and Dr Albert Horo, Joint Students Advisor have motivated and encouraged the athletes for their active participation in various games. INTER UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT Mr Sunil Kumar Kushwaha of B.Sc., B.Ed. III year selected in the MDS University, Badminton team and represented the University in west zone Inter University Tournament held at Udaipur from 10-17 Jan., 2012. Women badminton team secured Runners up position in the inter college Tournament held at DAV College Ajmer players are Ms Sapana Yadav, Ms Kanchan Jha, Ms Prerna and Ms Sonam. Ms Shikha Singh, Ms Pooja Soni and Ms Deeksha Dubey of B.Sc., B.Ed. are selected in MDS University team. Men and women teams participated in MDS University, Inter College Tournaments of Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Table Tennis and Badminton. INTER HOUSE LITERARY AND CULTURAL COMPETITIONS In order to promote creative and constructive atmosphere Inter House Literary and Cultural activities were organized for the students of all the four houses under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh Mishra and Dr. I.B. Chugtai and their team members. Inter house competitions for literary activities including essay and debate competitions in Hindi, English and Urdu was held on 1st December, 2011. Various cultural events including Solo Song, Solo Dance, Instrumental Music, and Mono-acting besides competitions in Rangoli, Salad, Flower Decoration, Drawing and Painting were held in a very cordial manner on 2 nd and 5th December 2011. 27TH NCERT ANNUAL STAFF TOURNAMENT Institute has organized 27th NCERT Annual Staff Tournament from 26-30 December, 2011. Constituent units of NCERT participated very actively in it. Tournament was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Shri Alok Verma, Secretary, NCERT, New Delhi and Principal Prof. K.B.Rath welcomed the Chief Guest, Managers and Players. Dr. Nagendra Singh was the chairman of organizing committee and Shri Ishwarlal was organizing secretary. Shri P. Ramakrishna, Ex. Reader Physical Education, RIE, Ajmer give away the prizes during Valedictory Function to the winners. RIE Bhubaneswar was the over all champion of the tournament. Staff of Institute and DM School helped in organizing the tournament. WORKING WITH COMMUNITY The B.Ed. Ist year students as a part of the pre service training were taken to the various nearby villages to have the first hand experience to work with the community. The programme was organized from 15 th-24th February, 2012 and coordinated by Mrs. Meenakshi Meena, Assistant Professor DE and her team members

viz. Mr. Muzamil Hasan, Mr.Atul Dubey, Mr. Akhil Ray, Mr. S. Mohanti, Mrs. Anushmita, Mrs. Bhawna Gaur, Dr. Rakesh Tomar and Mr. Manoj Sharma.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION National Science day was celebrated in the Institute on 28th February, 2012 under the able guidance of Dr. S. K. Paradkar, Head DESM and his team members viz. Dr. P.C.Agarwal, Dr. Sukhvir Singh, Dr. B.Barthakur, Dr.A.K.Gupta Dr.S.V. Sharma, Mr J.P. Narayan, Dr. V.P. Arya, Dr. Rambabu Pareek, Dr. Anand Arya, Dr. A.K.Nainawat, Dr. R.K.Sharma, Dr. O.P.Meena, Dr. Pramila Tanwar and Dr. Rana Pratap. Programme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Prof. K.B.Rath. Dean Prof. J.P. Bagchi welcomed the Chief Guest. On this occasion students made ppt presentations on the life and work of Dr C.V. Raman. In addition to quiz, an Exhibition was organized in the Physics Laboratory in which students of the Institute explained various concepts related to the Science through models prepared by them. This Exhibition was inaugurated by the Principal Prof. K.B.Rath. Some experiments were demonstrated to the students of the Institute as well as DM School on 29th February and 1st March, 2012. Programme was attended by Dr Rajesh Mishra, Dr Nagendra Singh, Dr Saryug Yadav, Dr Albert Horo and other faculty members of the Institute. Ms. Nidhi Mishra and Ms. Rajani Baliyan anchored the programme. Dr. S. K. Paradkar, Head DESM proposed a vote of thanks. Dr. S.V.Sharma, Students Advisor has motivated and encouraged students for their active participation in exhibition and other activities of the programme. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS Now I would like to mention the academic achievements obtained by students of this institute for the session 2010-11

Ms. Anjali Bala B.Sc., B.Ed. Final year has been awarded Bhabha Prize for obtaining the highest percentage of marks in this Institute. Ms. Vandana B.Ed. Final year has been awarded Gopal Krishna Gokhale Prize for obtaining the highest percentage of marks in this institute. Ms. Jyoti Sherawat, has been awarded Dr. Zakir Hussain Prize for obtaining highest percentage marks in M.Ed. (Elementary).

OTHER DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT Now coming to the other distinguished achidevements of the students

Chandranath Bhattacharya Memorial Trophy goes to Ms Vivekanand for best debater.

Sonam B.Sc., B.Ed. II Year

Ms Komal B.Sc., B.Ed. 4th year of Vivekanand House has been declared as the best athlete in women section and Mr. Vijay Kumar of B.Sc., B.Ed. IIIrd yuear of Vivekanand House as the best athelete in Men section. The prize for best NCC cadet goes to Mr. Shantilal Chaudhary B.Sc., B.Ed. IIIrd year.

The prize for best NSS volunteer goes to Ms Nidhi Mishra (women section) and Mr. Hemraj Sharma (Men section). The prize for the best player of the year goes Mr. Sunil Kumar Kushwaha B.Sc. B.Ed. III rd year for his outstanding performance in all India Inter University tournament 2011-12 and representing MDSU Badminton team. The overall championship Trophy for best performance in Literary, Cultural and Sports Activities for the session 2011-12 goes to Vivekanand House. Congratulations to all the winners.

My dear students! There are many beautiful flowers in the garden of our institute but you are the most beautiful flowers of all. No flower should be deprived from the light of education this is the mission and motto of the institute. Your examination is knocking at your door. Concentrate on your studies. Dont waste your valuable time in activities good for nothing. Arise, awake and stop not till you achieve your goal (Swami Vivekananda). I wish all the best for all the students who are going to take the examination this year. Let me conclude with a word of advice to our students: The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven (John Miltons Paradise Lost). Thank you very much. (S. V. Sharma) Students

March 02, 2012 Advisor