- National Youth Day Focus: Students engage with Vivekananda’s ideals of courage, discipline and nation-building
- Campus Connect: Lectures, discussions and wellness sessions inspire holistic youth development
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JAN 16
The Navgujarat Group of Colleges marked Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day on Monday, January 12, with a series of academic and cultural programmes held across its campuses, placing a strong emphasis on inspiring youth through the timeless ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
Students, faculty members and coordinators from Daulatbhai Trivedi Law College, Smt SR Mehta Arts College, CC Sheth College of Commerce, Prin MC Shah Commerce College and the group’s Central Library actively participated in the celebrations, which aimed to spread awareness of Vivekananda’s vision of character-building, self-confidence and service to the nation among young learners.
At Daulatbhai Trivedi Law College, a commemorative programme was organised under the coordination of Chetnaben Shah, Librarian, Navgujarat Central Library. Faculty members Rinku Darji and Lataben Menat paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda and spoke on his message of courage, nationalism and ethical living, highlighting its relevance for today’s youth pursuing careers in law and academia. A special display of books and writings on Swami Vivekananda was also curated to encourage reading, reflection and intellectual engagement among students.
At Smt SR Mehta Arts College, a special lecture was delivered by Principal Darsha Jani on the life and contributions of Swami Vivekananda. Around 35 students and faculty members participated, with students later sharing their perspectives and interpretations of his teachings, reflecting a deep engagement with his thoughts on youth empowerment and social responsibility.
The NSS wing of CC Sheth College of Commerce organised a National Youth Day programme centred on Vivekananda’s vision of self-confidence, moral values and national service. Faculty members Jayandrasinh Thakor and Mohammad Salman Yusuf addressed students, urging them to imbibe these values in their academic and personal lives.
Prin M C Shah Commerce College also observed National Youth Day with activities aimed at promoting discipline, moral values, self-development and holistic health among students. The programme featured a student-led discussion on the importance of discipline in student life, followed by an address by Principal N D Shah, who underlined the role of disciplined, value-based youth in nation-building. A special workshop on holistic health was later conducted by experts from the Brahma Kumaris Institute, Mahadev Nagar, focusing on positive thinking, meditation and balanced living, along with a practical meditation session.
With enthusiastic participation from students, faculty and staff, the campus-wide celebrations reinforced Swami Vivekananda’s message that empowered, disciplined and value-driven youth form the foundation of a strong and progressive nation.
