Thursday, October 16, 2025

NATIONAL SPACE DAY

 NATIONAL SPACE DAY


PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh celebrated National Space Day with great enthusiasm and curiosity among the students. The event aimed to ignite interest in space science and honor India’s remarkable achievements in space exploration.
 
The programme began with an inspiring speech by Anubhav Agarwal, who highlighted India’s journey from its first satellite Aryabhata to the success of Chandrayaan and Aditya missions. His words motivated students to dream big and contribute to the nation’s progress in science and technology.





This was followed by an informative PowerPoint presentation by Sunil Sir (Librarian), which showcased interesting facts, images, and milestones of ISRO. The presentation also featured educational videos that helped students visualize India’s space missions and understand their importance in everyday life.


A quiz session was conducted to test the students’ knowledge about planets, satellites, and Indian space scientists. The participants answered enthusiastically, making the session lively and engaging.


To encourage creativity, a drawing activity on the theme “Our Space Mission” was organized, where students expressed their imagination and admiration for space through art. The colourful drawings reflected their curiosity and love for the mysteries of the universe.



The celebration concluded with words of appreciation from the Principal, who encouraged students to explore science with curiosity and innovation. The day was a perfect blend of learning, creativity, and inspiration, truly celebrating India’s strides in space research.


Thursday, October 9, 2025

READING PROMOTION WEEK - 2

  Notice of Reading Promotion Week – 2

PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sundargarh

Date: 7th to 15th October 2025

The School Library of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh is delighted to announce the celebration of Reading Promotion Week – 2 from 7th October to 15th October 2025. This week aims to encourage the joy of reading, creativity, and expression among our students through a series of exciting competitions and activities.



Schedule of Activities

  • 07.10.2025 – Storytelling Competition
    Students of Classes 3–8 will narrate their favourite stories from books they have read.

  • 08.10.2025 – Bookmark Making Competition
    Students of Classes 6–8 will design unique bookmarks inspired by their favourite characters or books.

  • 09.10.2025 – Poem Recitation Competition
    Students of Classes 3–8 will recite poems in English or Hindi.

  • 10.10.2025 – Drawing Competition
    Students of Classes 3–8 will create artworks inspired by their favourite stories and characters.

  • 13.10.2025 – Words Per Minute Competition
    Students of Classes 3–8 will read aloud for one minute with correct pronunciation and fluency.

  • 15.10.2025 – Book Review Writing Competition
    Students of Classes 6–8 will write reviews of books they have read during library periods.

General Guidelines

  • All activities for the Primary Wing (Classes 3–5) will be organised by the respective in-charges and reported to the Overall In-charge (Librarian).

  • Activities for the Secondary Wing (Classes 6–8) will be conducted in the library during the 3rd and 4th periods.

  • The preferred languages are English and Hindi.

  • Three winners will be selected from each activity and group.

This special week is an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, reading skills, and love for books. Let’s come together to make Reading Promotion Week – 1 a grand success!

📖 Happy Reading!
— Library Blog Team




Friday, September 5, 2025

NIRF India Rankings 2025 Released

 NIRF India Rankings 2025 Released


The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Ministry of Education, has once again highlighted the best higher educational institutions in India. These rankings help students, teachers, and parents understand the performance of universities and colleges across different fields.


NIRF INDIA RANKING 2025


🌟 Key Highlights
🏆 Overall Rankings

IIT Madras has been ranked No. 1 in the Overall Category for the seventh year in a row.

IISc Bengaluru stands at 2nd place, while IIT Bombay takes the 3rd position.

🎓 Universities

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, entered the Top 3 universities for the first time.

🏫 Colleges

Hindu College (Delhi University) is ranked No. 1 college in India.

Miranda House (Delhi University) secured 2nd place.

32 colleges from Delhi University featured in the rankings.

⚙️ Engineering

Top five institutes remain dominated by IITs:

IIT Madras

IIT Delhi

IIT Bombay

IIT Kanpur

IIT Kharagpur

⚖️ Law

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is the No. 1 Law College in India.

🩺 Medical

SGPGIMS and KGMU from Uttar Pradesh made it into the Top 10 medical institutions this year.

🌍 Regional Highlights

Tamil Nadu shines with 33 colleges in the Top 100 list – more than any other state.

Institutions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh did not feature in the Top 10 overall, but performed well in specialized categories like Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Management.

✨ Why Should Students Care?

The NIRF Rankings are important because they:

Help students plan for future higher studies.

Show which institutions are best in engineering, medicine, law, management, and other fields.

Encourage schools and colleges to keep improving in research, teaching, and innovation.

📌 Library Takeaway

As students of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh, you should explore these rankings to set your goals for higher education. Whether you dream of joining an IIT, IISc, medical college, or law school, the NIRF 2025 list can guide you toward the best institutions.

Stay curious, keep reading, and plan your journey ahead with knowledge! 🚀

Saturday, August 30, 2025

IX, X,XI and XII-Student Support Material-25-26

IX, X,XI and XII-Student Support Material-25-26 


CLASS IX, X,XI and XII

 Student Support Material 

ALL SUBJECTS 

Subject Teachers are requested to go through the material and discuss in their Class.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW










Friday, August 22, 2025

E-Manuscripts, Vedas & Samhita: Multidisciplinary

 E-Manuscripts, Vedas & Samhita: Multidisciplinary


E-Manuscripts, Vedas & Samhita: A Multidisciplinary Perspective 

E-Manuscripts  

Definition: Digitized versions of traditional manuscripts (often palm-leaf, birch-bark, or handwritten texts) preserved through scanning and metadata cataloging.

Role in Preservation: Prevents decay of fragile originals while ensuring accessibility to scholars worldwide.

Technological Aspects: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for ancient scripts, metadata standards (MARC21, Dublin Core), and e-Granthalaya-type platforms for access.

Disciplines Involved: Library Science, Digital Humanities, Information Technology, Archival Studies.

Vedas

Definition: The earliest body of Indian knowledge tradition, comprising Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.

Domains of Knowledge:

  • Philosophy: Concepts of Brahman, Atman, cosmology.

  • Linguistics: Sanskrit grammar, phonetics.

  • Science: Early references to astronomy, medicine (Ayurveda), and mathematics.

  • Performing Arts: Music and chanting styles rooted in Vedic traditions.

Interdisciplinary Relevance: Religious studies, anthropology, linguistics, musicology, philosophy


Samhitas

Meaning: Collections of mantras, hymns, or knowledge systems compiled systematically.

Types:

  • Vedic Samhitas (e.g., Rigveda Samhita).

  • Ayurvedic Samhitas (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita) – foundational texts of medicine.

  • Other Knowledge Compilations in fields like astronomy, polity (Arthashastra), etc.


Relevance: They bridge spiritual, scientific, and practical knowledge traditions.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Book Review Writing Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 1 (2025–26)

 📝 Book Review Writing Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 1 (2025–26)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
7th August 2025 | Classes 6–8

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

PRASIDDHI BHOI - 6A 🥇 (1st)

JINISHA SAI - 8A 🥈 (2nd)

ALISHA KUMARI SHARMA - 6B 🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 1 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh concluded with an insightful Book Review Writing Competition on 7th August 2025. The competition was exclusively for the Senior Category (Classes 6–8), where students showcased their analytical and writing skills by reviewing books they had read during library periods.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Mr. Surya Kanta (Coach), who encouraged students to reflect deeply on the books they chose.


🌟 Event Highlights:

  • Students wrote reviews highlighting the title, author, summary, favourite character/quote, and personal opinion.

  • Emphasis was placed on clarity, originality, and depth of thought rather than length.

  • Many participants linked the messages of their books to real-life lessons and values.

  • The best reviews were selected for library display to guide peers in choosing their next reads.


🎉 Memorable Moment:
One student wrote a heartfelt review of a biography, ending with the line – “This book didn’t just tell a story, it changed how I see my own goals.” It received special appreciation from the judges.



🏆 Outcome:
The judges praised the effort and maturity displayed in the reviews. The top three winners were selected, and all participants were acknowledged for their thoughtful contributions.

Conclusion:
The Book Review Writing Competition was the perfect finale to the Reading Promotion Week – 1. It encouraged students to not just read books but to reflect, analyse, and share their insights with others. The event strengthened the culture of meaningful reading in the school.





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