Ekal Vidyalaya completes its 25 years of foundation

Ekal Vidyalaya completes its 25 years of foundation

Source: VSK-ENG      Date: 15 Mar 2014 12:39:41

Ranchi, March 15. Ekal Vidyalaya Abhiyan, an unique initiative of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for social reforms through education at rural level, has celebrated 25 years of its foundation here on Friday.

Sarasanghachalak P.P. Dr. Mohan Rao Bhagwat addressed to volunteers of Ekal Vidyalaya and the villagers at Mohrabadi Football Stadium in Ranchi. The concept of Ekal Vidyalaya was launched in Ranchi of undivided Bihar 25 years ago. It has now expanded to over 54,000 schools in equal number of villages. In his speech, Dr. Bhagwat called to expand the base including the 30 crore people living in villages and forests.

Citing an anecdote, Bhagwat said India can prosper only when the gap between villages and cities is bridged and every Hindu is awakened with the feeling of nationalism. “HIndutva is present in its purest form in the villages and forests and we have to make them realize their potential,” he said, adding that the path for educating masses has been shown by Ekal Vidyalaya project. A country can prosper when its selfesteem is high and it is when Hindus rise with spirit of nationalism that a change can be seen, he said. Administering an oath to work towards the upliftment of the poor, Sarsanghchalak expressed confidence in the dream of becoming the strongest nation in the world, which he said can come true in the next 12-13 years, when RSS completes 100 years.

Shyam Ji Gupta, the central organizational head of Ekal Abhiyan, also addressed the gathering of nearly 10,000 workers from different parts of the state. The programe was attended by BJP leaders including former chief minister Arjun Munda.