Various events including Swadeshi pledge, suicide prevention seminar, and eye checkup camp organized on Modi’s birthday
Scholar English Academy School in Magdalla organized various events from September 12 to 17 to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Events included adopting Swadeshi products, self-reliant India initiatives, World Suicide Prevention Day, eye checkup camp, and Vishwakarma Puja.
Under the program, a counselor informed that all students took a pledge to adopt Swadeshi products and committed that they and their family members would boycott foreign goods and contribute to building a self-reliant India.
The managing trustee shared that a seminar was organized for students from classes 5 to 12 on World Suicide Prevention Day. Students were given messages about overcoming stress and sadness, creating a safe environment, and helping each other. Teachers were also inspired to ensure that students remain stress-free during exams and not worry about results.
The school principal mentioned that students were encouraged to listen to Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program. It was also decided that a quiz competition based on his addresses would be organized every month.
The coordinator stated that during the week, an eye checkup camp was organized with the support of Terapanth Professional Forum, where approximately 400 students had their eyes examined and received health cards. Additionally, a painting competition based on Modi’s sugar awareness program was conducted, and outstanding participants were awarded.
On the final day of the program, September 17, Cleanliness Day and Vishwakarma Day were celebrated at the school. On this occasion, students and teachers together cut a cake and wished for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s healthy and long life.
Swadeshi pledge
The Swadeshi pledge was a nationalist vow taken by Indians during the 1905 Swadeshi Movement, which was a major protest against the British Partition of Bengal. It represented a commitment to boycott British goods and promote Indian-made products, becoming a powerful symbol of economic resistance and a key strategy in the early struggle for Indian independence.
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual awareness event observed on September 10th to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. It was first established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization. The day is marked by hundreds of awareness events worldwide to show that suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death.
eye checkup camp
An eye checkup camp is a temporary, often free medical service set up to provide vision screenings and basic eye care to communities. These camps originated as public health initiatives, particularly in developing regions, to improve accessibility to ophthalmological services. They typically offer screenings for refractive errors, cataracts, and other common eye conditions, often referring patients for further treatment.
Vishwakarma Puja
Vishwakarma Puja is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. It is traditionally celebrated by artisans, engineers, factory workers, and craftspeople to honor their tools and machinery, seeking divine blessings for prosperity and safety in their professions. The festival’s history is rooted in ancient Hindu scriptures, where Lord Vishwakarma is credited with building the celestial cities and the weapons of the gods.
Mann Ki Baat
“Mann Ki Baat” is a monthly radio program hosted by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, which began in October 2014. It serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to directly address and connect with the citizens of India, discussing a wide range of social, cultural, and developmental issues. The program is a modern initiative in public engagement, using radio and digital media to foster a sense of community and national participation.
Terapanth Professional Forum
The Terapanth Professional Forum is a modern Jain organization founded by Acharya Mahashraman in 2015. It serves as a global network for professionals to integrate Jain principles of non-violence, truth, and ethics into their business and personal lives. While not a historical site, it is part of the broader 250-year history of the Terapanth sect, which began in Rajasthan, India.
Cleanliness Day
“Cleanliness Day” is not a specific place or cultural site, but rather a recurring observance. It is a day dedicated to promoting hygiene and public cleanliness, often organized by communities or governments through activities like neighborhood clean-ups. The concept has historical roots in various public health movements aimed at improving sanitation and preventing disease.
Vishwakarma Day
Vishwakarma Day is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman. It is traditionally celebrated by workers, artisans, and engineers to honor their tools and machinery, seeking blessings for prosperity and safety. The day is observed with prayers, the worship of tools, and is often a holiday in many industrial and manufacturing sectors.
