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DIOS Lucknow, Rakesh Kumar Pandey, was the chief guest at the event, which was attended by over 200 principals, teachers, students, and their parents from various CBSE schools. Pioneer Montessori Group of Schools manager Brijendra Singh was the guest of honour.
The programme was also attended by Lucknow Sahodaya chairman Jawaid Alam Khan, secretary B Singh, and other core committee members.
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