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GAURISAGAR: On the first day of the new year on Wednesday, the Deputy Commissioner of Sivasagar Dr. MS Lakshmi Priya launched a new initiative titled ‘Praveshotsav- the Utsav Vidyarambha’ to welcome the students of the district into the new academic year.
The Deputy Commissioner ceremoniously began the initiative ‘Praveshotsav- the Utsav Vidyarambha’ from Lakhimi Nagar Middle English School in Sivasagar. She welcomed the students to their respective classes by cutting ribbons. Attending the school’s morning assembly, the Deputy Commissioner extended warm wishes to the teachers, the students and parents for the New Year. She encouraged the students to study hard in order to excel in life. She also suggested the teachers and parents give the students proper guidance for a better future. The Deputy Commissioner also exhorted the students to take active participation in sports and other extra-curricular activities for their all-round growth and development.
During the program, the Deputy Commissioner distributed free textbooks amongst the students. The students enthralled the Deputy Commissioner by performing various cultural activities.
The Deputy Commissioner also attended Praveshotsav programs organized at other schools like Lakshminath Bezbaroa Sishu Bhawan, No. 1 Amguri Primary School, Rudra Sagar Primary School and Mogorhaat Gyan Vikash High School in Sivasagar. Under the initiative Praveshotsav- the Utsav Vidyarambha, all the schools in the district extended their students a grand welcome. Other activities carried out under the initiative were hoisting of the school flags, ribbon cutting and entering the school by the students, sweets distribution and textbook distribution.
The programs were organized by the respective School Management Committees (SMCs) and the local community. It aims to encourage the kids to move ahead in life by embracing the right kind of education.