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Schools in Vidarbha reopen with fanfare; sapling plantations mark day 1
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Nagpur: From a ride in a bullock cart to walking on the 'red carpet', students were welcomed back to school in Vidarbha on Monday in a variety of ways, giving the entire process a festive feel.
Sapling plantation was undertaken at many schools across Vidarbha to make it a 'green' and 'environment friendly' reopening day.
In remote Bhamragadh taluka of Gadchiroli district, students were accorded a royal welcome, which included a ride in the traditional bullock cart. In some villages, students took a walking tour down the bylanes with drums in hand, to announce the beginning of a new academic session. Many schools participated in the sapling plantation drive which the state govt had initiated.
In Nagpur, students were welcomed back with roses while tiny tots even got to play with balloons.
NMC schools reopen in festive mode
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) schools buzzed with excitement as they reopened after summer vacations on Monday. The first day was marked by various events across NMC's 114 schools, in which 14,637 students are enrolled. Students were welcomed with rose petals, chocolates, books, and school supplies, sparking joy on their faces.
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At PM Shri Sanjay Nagar Hindi Higher Primary and Secondary School, NMC commissioner Abhijit Chaudhary and additional commissioner Vaishnavi B distributed textbooks and materials.
Local MLAs also visited various schools to welcome students back to school.
4,000 drumstick saplings planted at anganwadis
A grand welcome was organized for anganwadi children in Nagpur district. Divisional commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari and ZP CEO led the campaign of planting moringa (drumsticks) saplings in schools.
The authorities chose drumsticks for plantation citing its health benefits. A statement issued by the district authorities said, "The drumstick tree is extremely beneficial, as its pods and leaves provide essential vitamins when included in the diet.
It not only enhances the taste of meals but also helps reduce malnutrition. Considering this, the women and child development department resolved to plant and nurture two drumstick trees at every anganwadi centre this year."
Nagpur teacher part of first NEP book
Maharashtra state board schools will be using new books for Class 1, which have been designed according to National Education Policy (NEP) norms, and there is a Nagpur connection to it. The English subject book — Balbharti's My English Book — was curated by a team which included Nagpurian Resmi Umesh. A senior educationist, Umesh is the principal of Saraswati Vidyalaya (Primary). The book will be used by all English medium and Marathi medium schools across Maharashtra.
