Geeta Bajaj Bal Mandir Sansthan 

The annual four day Gandhi Jayanti Shivir was organized in the Sansthan from 29 September 2026 to 2 October 2026, bringing together students, teachers and guests in an enriching celebration of Gandhian thought, creativity, culture, art, science and sports.

The Shivir comprised a wide range of activities. Each day began with an insightful session by an eminent speaker, followed by a vibrant afternoon of intra- and inter-school activities, competitions and sports events.

This year, the Shivir was graced on each day by eminent Ganddhians viz. Shri Gajendra Singh Fogat, Ms Vidya Jain, Shri Sawai Ji and Dr B. M. Sharma. Through their thought-provoking interactions, they spoke at length about the relevance of Gandhian principles in the present scenario. Their sessions were deeply appreciated and enjoyed by both students and faculty.

The cultural events, planned well in advance by the B.Ed. College and School students, added vibrancy and depth to the programme. The programmes reflected teamwork and were appreciated by everyone. The various competitions and sports activities provided a healthy platform for students to participate and challenge themselves and learn the true spirit of competition.

A major highlight of the Shivir was the Art and Science Exhibition, which proved to be a resounding success. Significantly, no money was collected from students for the exhibition. This year, the exhibition was organised in two distinct sections—Science and Art. The idea for the Art & Science Exhibition had been shared with the teachers nearly a month in advance, giving the students and teachers adequate time. The “Best Out of Waste” theme particularly attracted the visitors. Guests were impressed by the creativity, imagination and thoughtful use of waste materials in the exhibits and applauded the efforts of the students and teachers wholeheartedly.

Teachers' Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in the Institute's Geeta Girdhar Auditorium. The event commenced with the garlanding of the portraits of Goddess Saraswati and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan - India's former President, a renowned philosopher, and an eminent educationist. Students highlighted the significance and history of Teachers' Day.

Smt. Krishna Jasdev Saui, daughter of Late Geeta Bajaj, in her address, inspired the teachers to carry out their duties with honesty, integrity, dedication, and zeal. Teachers were honored by the student-teachers and the school students. Shri Gurdev Singh, the Institute's Secretary, spoke about the challenging role teachers face in contemporary times and emphasized the importance of fostering social and moral values in children.

Speaking on behalf of all the teachers, the B.Ed. Principal pledged to lead the institute toward progress by instilling its traditions, Gandhian values, and a sense of discipline in the students. The event concluded with a lunch hosted by the Institute's President in honor of the teachers.

The Janmashtami festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy at the Geeta Bajaj Bal Mandir Institute. Young School children presented enchanting bhajans dedicated to Lord Krishna, such as "Shriman Radhe Govinda," "Man Bhaj Le Hari Ka Pyara Naam Hai," and "Manihari Ka Bhesh Banaya, Shyam Chudi Bechne Aaya." Meanwhile, B.Ed. student-teachers worshipped Lord Krishna by singing bhajans like "Natvar Nagar Nanda," "Bhajo Re Man Govinda," and "Radhe-Radhe... Vrindavan Chanda, Anath Nath Deenbandhu Radhe Govinda." The tiny-tots presented a captivating tableau, dressing up as characters such as Krishna, Sudama, Balarama, Radha, and the serpent Kaliya. To mark Krishna's birth, the school children performed a celebratory dance to the song "Aaj To Badhai Baje Nand Ji Ke Dwar Par," while college students offered prayers with the hymn "He Krishna Karuna Sindhu..." and presented a mesmerizing 'Maha Raas' performance to the song "Mere Kanha Ne Bansi Bajai."

A significant highlight of the event was that Smt. Krishna Jasdev Singh—daughter of the institute's founder – completed 90 years of age on Jaanmashtami ; consequently, the whole Bal Mandir family celebrated her birthday with great love and fanfare. School and college staff extended their heartfelt birthday wishes to 'Didi' and sought her blessings.

The program concluded with the *Aarti* of Lord Shri Krishna.