The Standard Operating Procedure for celebrating Republic Day in schools has been notified by the Director of School Education for information and compliance by all schools functioning within the state of Nagaland.
·The Republic Day Flag Hoisting Program should end before 9.30 AM
·All school teachers/staff and students shall participate at the Flag Hoisting Program either through virtual mode or physical mode.
·Videos of National War Memorial/Other information related to National War Memorial (NWM) may be used to disseminate information about NWM.
·Guidelines issued for COVID Management by the Government of Nagaland shall be strictly followed.
The activities following may be undertaken by schools to celebrate the Republic Day under the broader ambit of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’’.
1. Craft Project for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
i. As the country is celebrating 75 years of independence, each school to develop a Craft project on 75 Years of Independence and send them to Jawans on the border. MoD to provide central mechanism to send these projects to Jawans. If the schools are closed, children could be asked to do these activities from their homes. The project should use some waste material and emphasize concept of “Waste to Best” and “Waste to Wealth”.
ii. All craft projects/models will be showcased on RDC website www.indianrdc.mod.gov.in with name of school and such other details.
iii. Best craft and best model to be rewarded at national level by CBSE/State/UT boards.
2. MyGov Quiz
An online quiz contest on the subject “Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Defence Production and Apna Desh Apne Hathiyar” will be conducted at the platform of MyGov during 05-20 January, 2022. All students above class VI need to be encouraged to participate in the quiz. First ten winners would be awarded cash prizes. Teachers are to discuss about this quiz in their virtual/physical classes.
3. VeerGatha and Vande Bharatam
Ministry of Defence organizes events related to Republic Day which evoke participation by people across the country. Two events which have been initiated in the 75th year of Independence ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and are proposed to be continued in following years are mentioned below. Schools are requested to ensure that eligible categories are encouraged to participate in these events to the maximum extent.
a. Veer Gatha Programme:- This is a joint initiative of Gallantry Awards Portal of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education to celebrate gallantry of our Armed Forces and other police forces and to create greater awareness amongst children about our brave martyrs and other gallant soldiers. All Schools shall encourage their students up to Class XII to participate in Veer Gatha Programme. Schools should make an active effort to maximize the participation of young school children in this initiative so as to create awareness and thereby inspire the young school children of our country with the stories of war heroes and inculcate the spirit of nationalism, bravery and perseverance.
b. Vande Bharatam Programme:- The objective of the programme is to select the top dancing talent from across the country and provide them the opportunity to perform during the cultural programme at the Republic Day Parade.
The Vande Bharatam group dance competition is proposed to be held at the district, state, zonal and finally culminating at national level and will provide the participants with an opportunity to perform in front of an august audience.
4. Other Events
·Virtual/Physical competition of debate/plays/essay writing/class project leading to the Republic Day on 5 themes of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to be conducted between Jan 10 to Jan 25. Announce and award winners on Republic Day event.
·Schools may also organize quizzes around the theme of India’s freedom struggle, gallantry awards, and victories by our armed forces etc.
In addition, schools may like to do their own innovative set of activities too. It may be ensured to follow the guidelines issued time to time for Covid management by the Central Government/State Government.
(DIPR)