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The Certificate Distribution Ceremony of Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, Nagpur Centre was held on November 7, 2025 at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur where the students of the 85th Session of the Institute were awarded their Course Certificates.
The Chief Guest for the function was Shri. Sandip Patil, IPS, Special Inspector General of Police, Anti-Naxal Operations, Maharashtra. The students were awarded their Course Certificates for the Office Assistant, Account Assistant and Desktop Publishing Courses.
Shri. Sandip Patil emphasised that the career in Civil Services is very promising, respectable and encouraging.
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The certificate distribution ceremony of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, Nagpur Centre was held on July 23, 2025 at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur where the students of the 84th course of the institute were awarded their course certificates.
The chief guest for the function was Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Nagpur. The students were awarded their course certificates for the Office Assistant, Account Assistant and Desktop Publishing courses. Prominent among those present at the function were Shri Rajendra Purohit, Chairman; Dr. Smt. Sunanda Sonarikar, Secretary; Shri K. M. Agrawal, Treasurer; Kendra committee members Prof. Q. H. Jeevaji and Shri. Rakesh Purohit; Smt. Annapoorni Shastri, Director; Shri T. L. Raja, Joint Director and Local Co-ordinator; and Smt. Anju Bhutani, Academic Coordinator and Manager. The well-conducted event was attended by students in large numbers.
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Bhavans NTPC Vidya Mandir, Mouda emerged victorious in the CBSE National Science Exhibition 2025 (Senior Category) with their innovative project on the theme ‘Natural Farming, Making Eco-Friendly Bio-Fertilisers from Waste: A Sustainable Solution for the Environment. The prestigious event was hosted at Amity International School, Gurugram, Haryana recently. The winning project, presented by Subhesna Sahoo (Class 9) and Smahi Utthkede (Class 9), showcased an innovative approach to converting waste into bio-fertilisers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Under the expert guidance of mentor teacher Ashwini Khule, the students impressed the jury with their scientific ingenuity and commitment to environmental conservation.
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The Bhavan’s Schools under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra organised various events to commemorate the Punyatithi of Kulapati K.M. Munshi on February 8, 2025.
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines

The 36th Munshi Memorial Debate Competition was organised by Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines. The topic for the competition was ‘The Idea of “Family” as a cohesive unit has become obsolete in the 21st Century’. In this thought provoking, lively and prestigious Debate Competition, 38 students from 19 schools put forth their views for and against the motion. The participants enthusiastically articulated their opinions on the proposition and displayed superb argumentative style, multi-dimensional outlook and analysed the topic and convinced the audience by their mind boggling and overwhelming counter points.
The Chairperson for the event was Dr. Suresh Chari, Soft Skills Trainer, Motivator and Influencer, while Dr. Pratik Banerjee, Dr. Urmila Dabir and Smt. Aasawari Shenolikar were the Judges.
The 1st position was clinched by Anisha Dudhe of Narayana Vidyalayam, the 2nd Position by Yashasvi Shrivastava of Bharti Krishna Vidya Vihar and the 3rd position by Soumitra Mude of Bhavan’s Srikrishna Nagar School. The Upcoming Debater Prize and the Munshi Memorial Debate Rolling Trophy was lifted by Kripa Punyani and Bhavan’s Srikrishna Nagar School respectively.
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar

The 10th Inter School Quiz Competition was organised by Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, wherein a total of 28 students from 14 schools participated in the event.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. Anil Karwande, Founder of NET JRF Gurukul and President of Sports Psychology Association of India. The proud winners were Parin Lohakare and Aaron George of Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Chinchbhuvan, while the 1st runner up and 2nd runner up awards were bagged by Centre Point School, Wardhaman Nagar and Bhavan’s Lloyds Vidya Niketan, Wardha respectively.
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Ashti
The school organised the Munshi Memorial Interschool Bhavan’s Sports Festival-2025 for a span of three days, which provided a wonderful platform for the young students to showcase their talents and develop their skills in the various sports disciplines. The first day was for the Nursery and Preparatory stage students (Grades 3 to 5) which featured a cultural dance ‘Sports Icons of India’ and recreational games for the participating students.
The Chief Guest was Dr. Sharda Naidu, an International Player of Football and Athletics.
The second day featured team games for Preparatory stage (Class 5) students including Futsal and Basketball matches for boys and girls, wherein the students showcased their skills and teamwork, displaying enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Around 15 schools registered for these events with 150 students registering for Basketball U-12 Boys and Girls and 180 students registering for Futsal U-12 Boys and Girls. Shri Mohammad Mubin, Principal, Nagpur Residential High School and Football U-17 International Coach was the Chief Guest.
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Koradi

Bhavan’s Koradi organised a series of events to commemorate February 8, 2025. A speech on Dr. K.M. Munshi was organised by the Pre-Primary Section. For the students of Classes 1 to 5, a speech and an open quiz was organised, wherein students took part with zeal. For the students of Classes 6 to 9, a quiz with multiple choice questions was conducted. The documentary on the life of Dr. K.M. Munshi was also shown to the students of Classes 1 to 9. An activity for the teachers on expressing their views on the ‘Values of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’ was also conducted with the enthusiastic participation by all the teachers. The third edition of the School e_newspaper ‘Insperia’ was also released on this day with a full page article dedicated to Dr. K.M. Munshiji.
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Chinchbhuvan

‘Geetanjali-2’, a musical tribute to the visionary and founder of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi was organised by the school acknowledging his profound contributions to Education, Culture and National-Building. The event featured a musical tribute and soulful songs highlighting the life and works of Dr. K.M. Munshi emphasising on the key ideals of Indian Culture such as Satyam Shivan Sundaram, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and the importance of moral values, environmental protection and women empowerment.
Bhavan’s Lloyds Vidya Niketan, Wardha
An Online Quiz aimed at highlighting the rich history, core values and notable individuals who have contributed to the legacy of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was organised, which provided an interactive platform to connect the students with the institution’s profound heritage. The Munshi Memorial Interschool Science Talk-Eureka 2025 was also organised regarding expansion of science and technology for accomplishing major goals of self-reliance and socio-ecological development. The school also organised a special assembly in honour of Kulapati Munshiji by garlanding his portrait. A book exhibit was also arranged showcasing the publications of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, which was attended in large numbers by the parents and students.
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The award ceremony of Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, Nagpur Centre was held on January 29, 2025 at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur, where the students of the 82nd session were awarded their course certificates. The Chief Guest for the function was Smt. Vinayah Srinivasan, Client Solution Head, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Infosys, Nagpur.
Netball Competition

The students of Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Trimurti Nagar, Nagpur, brought laurels to the school with their exceptional performances in the national-level netball competition U-17 category held at Ludhiana, from December 11–17, 2024. Soham Wazalwar of Class 9 and his team performed exceptionally well. In the U-14 category at Korba, Chhattisgarh, from December 25–28, 2024, Kapish Kolhe of Class 7 and his team put up a stellar show.
Felicitation Ceremony

The Nagpur Kendra hosted a felicitation ceremony for Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, at Bhavan’s Sanskritik Kendra, Koradi, Nagpur, on January 18, honouring his exceptional valour during the Kargil War. Grenadier Yadav displayed courage, gallantry, grit and determination under adverse circumstances.
The contingent of 3 Maharashtra Engineers Company, NCC, Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur, accorded a general salute to the guest. Grenadier Yadav was all praise for Bhavan’s Sanskritik Kendra, Koradi, Nagpur, acknowledging its remarkable contribution in preserving and promoting the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the region.
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On the occasion of the ‘World Computer Literacy Day’ on December 2, 2024, the Award Ceremony of Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, Nagpur Centre, was held at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur, where the students of the 81st Session of the Institute were awarded their Course Certificate. The Chief Guest for the function was Dr. Rajesh Pande, Vice Chancellor, Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur. The function was well conducted and a large number of students were present.
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Vidhnyan Bharati Vidarbha Pradesh, in association with Anjuman College of Engineering and Technology, Sadar, Nagpur, conducted a Science Model Exhibition and Poster-making and Presentation competition.
* Ayan Singam bagged 1st position in poster making competition.
* Anay Pandit and Ayan Singam received consolation prize in the science model exhibition.
QUIZ ZEST Interschool Sports Quiz 2024

The school team secured the 2nd position among the 36 participating school teams in the QUIZ ZEST Interschool Sports Quiz 2024 organised by Raisoni Foundation, Nagpur, SJAN (Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur), and Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Maharashtra. The school team included Mast. Anay Pandit and Miss. Aradhya Jha of Std. 8 and Mast. Piyush Lanatri and Mast. Abhinav Tarodkar of Std. 10. They received Rs. 5000/- cash prize trophy, medals and certificates.
National Level Abacus Competition
Advika Bakale of UKG-CARDINALS received a trophy for the national level Abacus Competition. She appeared for the first time in the Abacus Junior 1 level where she had to solve 100 questions in 10 min.
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Bhavan’s Centre for Human Excellence, Nagpur under the aegis of the Nagpur Kendra conducted an enriching English Workshop titled Reflect, Respond, Review: Reading Reboot on October 26, 2024 in Bhavan’s Chinchbhuvan, Nagpur. The workshop was conducted by Smt. Anju Bhutani, Academic Coordinator and Manager, in the august presence of Smt. Annapoorni Shastri, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra.
The programme emphasised on integrating ‘Reflect, Respond, Review’ in the regular teaching-learning process, by encouraging the students to follow active reading practices, providing them the opportunities to share, and eliciting their reflections and responses.
This workshop provided educators with a wealth of strategies and insights to take back to their classrooms, equipping them with practical tools to make reading an engaging and transformative experience for their students. The workshop was attended by 52 English teachers of eight Bhavan’s schools of Nagpur Kendra.
Bhavan’s Lloyds Vidya Niketan
Achievements of Alumni in UPSC EXAM
Following BLVN alumni cracked civil services UPSC Main exam 2023 successfully.
* Mr. Abhay Daga Class 10 passout (Batch 2010–11). (AIR 185)
* Mr. Hemant Kumar Sahu Class 10 passout (batch 2012–13). (AIR 722)
* Mr. Nikhil Singh Class 9 passout (batch 2013–14).(AIR 463)
Dimdima Pancharatna Award 2024
The prestigious Dimdima Pancharatna Award for the Year 2024 has been conferred upon Mast. Anay Pandit of Class 7 for his poem, ‘Environment Heroes’, which was published in the April 2024 issue of Dimdima magazine. Mast. Anay has also been awarded with a prize of Rs. 1,000 from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, for this achievement.
FIT INDIA Quiz 2024
Mast. Darshil Nagdive (Class 10) and Mast. Anay Pandit (Class 7) were among the top 18 students from Maharashtra selected to participate in the state-level competition of the Fit India Quiz 2024, organised by the Sports Authority of India.
Tiny Tots in India Book of Records
Mast. Daivik Chandak of LKG carved his name in the India Book of Records as the Youngest Chanter of Hanuman Chalisa. He chanted the whole Hanuman Chalisa at the tender age of 3 years.
Four-year-old Mast. Sahas Raghatate of LKG has also been featured in India Book of Records for his quick answers to the 50 toughest questions on the Ramayana in just 2.43 minutes. He has become the fastest kid to answer 50 questions on Ramayana in Hindi.
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The Debate Club of Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Chennai, successfully organised the 15th edition of The BAIT National Level Debate Competition from October 24, 2024 to October 26, 2024. This prestigious three-day event brought together 32 schools (divided into two groups of 16) from across India. Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Trimurti Nagar, Nagpur represented by students Advaya Kshirsagar (Class 9), Mahib Sheikh (Class 9), Shiven Soni (Class 11) and Sanvi Tayde (Class 11) were declared as the national runners-up with second position.
Annual Book Fair

Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Trimurti Nagar, Nagpur, hosted an Annual Book Fair from October 17-19, 2024, in association with Blossoms Books Corporation and the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, under the prestigious ‘Read India Mission 2024’. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Naresh Gill, Vice Chairperson of EPTA, Shri Arun Tarar, Parent Member (Class 11), and Smt. Jayu Porwal, Parent Member (Class 3). The book fair showcased a diverse range of books catering to different age groups and interests, from fiction and non-fiction, self-help and general knowledge to reference books and children’s literature offering students and teachers an immersive reading experience. Approximately 1700 students of Class 1 to Class 12, and more than 2000 parents, and staff visited the book fair.
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The recent career fair, organised in Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Shrikrishna Nagar, Nagpur, on September 21, 2024, with a focus on exploring various academic paths and professional opportunities, was a monumental success. It drew enthusiastic participation from both students and parents. The event was inaugurated by Shri Pankaj Chande and showcased a diverse array of career options across 20 different subjects, with each subject being represented by five career options, in addition to the academic subjects career options for special children. Future options in the fields of sports and NCC were also included. Thus, in all, more than 120 distinct career paths were displayed. What made this event truly unique was that the presentations were not delivered by external professionals but by the students themselves. This made the fair refreshing and engaging, as students took the lead in explaining the intricacies of the career options, demonstrating their own understanding and research.
Former students, now professionals in various fields, were invited to share their journeys with the attendees. These alumni, some of whom are now working in prestigious companies or pursuing higher education in renowned institutions, provided real-world insights into the challenges and rewards of their career paths.
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