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February 2026
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    Kishore Training Camp

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    The 1st Kishore Training Camp of the Kolkata and South 24 Parganas Districts Zone of the Mahamandal was held on 1 February 2026 at Ghasiara Vidyapith School, Sonarpur, under the auspices of Sonarpur Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal. The classes were conducted by Shri Tarun Chakraborty, Shri Anup Panja, and Shri Prasanta Chakraborty of the Mahamandal. The man-making and character-building ideals of Swami Vivekananda were discussed lucidly in simple language so that the participants could easily understand and assimilate the ideas. Sri Raju Kumar Paul of the Mahamandal conducted the music classes. At the end of the camp, Shri Prasanta Chakraborty addressed the guardians assembled in the open session and spoke on the role of guardians in the life-building of their children. A total of 175 participants, mostly school students, attended the camp with keen interest.

January 2026
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    National Youth Day

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    Bhatra Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra celebrated the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January 2026 in a befitting manner. A procession was taken out, which passed through the local areas.

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    National Youth Day

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    Chak Islampur Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organised a colourful procession on 12 January to celebrate the 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The procession received a warm welcome from the local residents. At the end of the procession members of the Vivek Vahini presented a cultural programme consisting of recitations, devotional songs, and other performances.

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    National Youth Day

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    Gangatikuri Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal celebrated the 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January 2026 in a befitting manner. A colourful procession, followed by a public meeting, was organised on this occasion.

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    National Youth Day

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    Kalna Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal celebrated the 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January 2026 in a befitting manner. A special study circle was organised in the morning with the members of the unit, where a letter from Swami Vivekananda and an editorial from December 1974 issue of the Vivek Jivan were read out and discussed. In the afternoon session, a public meeting was organised, which was attended by about 100 local people. Sri Pappu Das, Sri Ujjwal Banerjee and Dr. Panna Bhattacharya addressed the gathering. On this occasion, a digital souvenir titled ‘Vivek Prabha’ was released.

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    National Youth Day

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    Kuara Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal undertook various programmes to commemorate the 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January 2026. The activities included a procession, drawing competition, cultural competition, and a health awareness camp for the children. A book stall displaying Ramakrishna–Vivekananda literature published by the Mahamandal, along with other publications, was also set up.

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    National Youth Day

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    Nabason Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organised a procession followed by a public meeting on 12 January 2026 to celebrate the 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

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    National Youth Day

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    On the occasion of the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January 2026, Bardhaman Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized two processions—one at the Burdwan University campus and the other in the Belbagan area. The procession at the Burdwan University campus passed through various departments of the university and concluded at Vivekananda Chatrabas. A special study circle was also arranged at Vivekananda Chatrabas, in which 120 students from different hostels of the University participated. Dr. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Sri Ranapratap Nandi, and Dr. Tapan Kumar Garai of the Mahamandal delivered speeches on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda, its relevance in the present context, and highlighted the activities of the Mahamandal. In the Belbagan area, a cultural programme comprising drama, songs, recitation, and a quiz competition was organized on this occasion.

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    National Youth Day

    Descriptions
    Sundarikhali Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra organised a colourful procession on 12 January to celebrate the 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. At the end of the programme, the Secretary of the pathachakra delivered short speeches about significance of the day.

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    National Youth Day

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    The Gangadharpur branch of the Mahamandal arranged a colourful procession on the occasion of the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. A public meeting was also organized on this occasion

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    National Youth Day

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    The Jalpaiguri branch of the Mahamandal organized public meetings to commemorate the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at four places in the city, namely Kadmatala More, Pratap Sangha Club premises, Netaji Unnayan Palli, and Sarada Palli. At all these venues, speakers delivered addresses on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda, its relevance in the present context, and the aims and activities of the Mahamandal. Members of the Vivek Vahini and Kishor Vikash Vahini presented the Swadesh Mantra, devotional songs, and a few memorable incidents from the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Copies of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago Address, along with photographs of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda, were distributed among the listeners, viewers, and passers-by. The members of this branch centre also took part in programmes organized by various local organizations.

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    Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

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    The Lowa branch of the Mahamandal celebrated the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 11 January 2026 in a befitting manner. In the morning, a colourful procession was taken out through the surrounding villages. The local people came out in large numbers to welcome and pay tribute to the procession. In the afternoon, a public meeting was held, during which the life and message of Swami Vivekananda, its relevance in the present day, and the aims and objectives of the Mahamandal were discussed. A book stall was also set up on this occasion.

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    Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

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    The Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal conducted various programmes from 10 to 13 January to pay homage to Swami Vivekananda on his 164th birth anniversary. The programmes included special study circles for the members of the unit, where the life and message of Swami Vivekananda were discussed from various points of view, and its practical application through the Mahamandal was highlighted. The programmes also included a procession, recitations, devotional songs, and a public meeting. Srimat Swami Vedanuraganandaji, Vice Principal of Ramakrishna Mission Centenary College, Rahara, addressed the public meeting, which was attended by about 250 students along with their teachers. In his address, he spoke on Swamiji’s call to the youth.

December 2025
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    Special Discussion Programme

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    Agartala Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a special discussion programme on 7 December 2025, which was attended by 70 youths. Shri Abhijit Ghosh, Assistant General Secretary of the Mahamandal and Dr. Tuhin Chatterjee, Secretary of the Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal conducted the classes.

November 2025
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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Vishakhapatnam Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a daylong youth training camp on 29 November 2025, which was attended by 135 youths. Sri Arunava Sengupta and Sri Prasanta Chakraborty conducted the classes.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    A daylong youth training camp was held on 9 November 2025 under the auspices of Kalna Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal at Kalna Ambika Mahisamardini High School. A total of 126 youths, mostly students from schools and colleges, participated in the camp. Sri Anup Dutta, Sri Anup Panja, Sri Kousik Koley, and Sri Projjwal Banerjee conducted the classes, focusing on the man-making and character-building ideals of Swami Vivekananda. In the afternoon session, which was open to all, discussions were held on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda. A total of 103 local people attended this session.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Hazaribagh Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal arranged a daylong youth training camp on 9 November, 2025, which aimed to inspire the youth with the man-making and character-building ideals of Swami Vivekananda. A total of 180 youths participated in the programme. The sessions were conducted by Sri Bijay Singh, Sri Prashant Chakraborty, Sri Dharmendra Singh, Sri Ajay Pandey, Sri Gajanand Pathak, Sri Ajay Kumar Agarwal, and Dr. Sajal Mukherjee.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Parulia Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a daylong youth training camp on 2 November 2025. The topics discussed in the camp included the aims and objectives of the Mahamandal, methods of character-building, the life and message of Swami Vivekananda, and the qualities of character. The classes were conducted by Sri Biplab Sarkar, Sri Indrajit Mondal, and Sri Sudhir Biswas. A total of 108 youths, including 30 guests, attended the camp.

October 2025
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    Health Check-up Camp

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    The Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal organized a health check-up camp on 17 October 2025, benefitting 159 persons.

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    Book Stall

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    The Khakurda and Barakumarda branches of the Mahamandal set up a book stall during the Durga Puja festival. Books and photographs published by Udbodhan and the Mahamandal were displayed and sold.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    The Bajkul Zone under the Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram District Monitoring Committee of the Mahamandal organised a day-long training camp for adolescents at Bhimeswari High School on 11 October 2025. A total of 225 campers participated in the camp. The classes were conducted by Shri Chiranjib Bayen, Shri Manoranjan Jana, Shri Soumen Bhattacharya, Shri Mukti Prasad Mudi, and Shri Barun Bera of the Mahamandal. A quiz based on the topics discussed during the sessions was also conducted.

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    Kishore Camp

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    The Bajkul Zone under the Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram District Monitoring Committee of the Mahamandal organised a day-long training camp for adolescents at Bhimeswari High School on 11 October 2025. A total of 225 campers participated in the camp. The classes were conducted by Shri Chiranjib Bayen, Shri Manoranjan Jana, Shri Soumen Bhattacharya, Shri Mukti Prasad Mudi, and Shri Barun Bera of the Mahamandal. A quiz based on the topics discussed during the sessions was also conducted.

September 2025
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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    The 16th Daylong Youth Training Camp of Garalgacha Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal was held on 21 September at Garalgacha Balika Vidyalaya. A total of 97 young men participated in this camp. Shri Goutam Kumar Ghosh, Shri Arunava Sengupta, and Shri Subrata Kumar Pal of the Mahamandal conducted the classes on aims and objects of the Mahamandal, methods of character-building etc. The programme also included an interactive question–answer session.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    The Midnapore branch of the Mahamandal organized a day-long training camp for youths and adolescents on 21 September 2025 at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyabhavan, Midnapore. The event was held under the guidance of the Monitoring Committee of Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram districts. The camp was inaugurated by Srimat Swami Prathananandaji, Secretary of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Midnapore. Following the inaugural session, separate classes were conducted for youths and adolescents. For the youths, the classes on aims and objects of the Mahamandal, mental concentration, methods of life-building, and methods of character-building were conducted. For the adolescents, the same subjects were presented in a simplified manner suited to their level of understanding. Shri Amit Kumar Datta, General Secretary of the Mahamandal, and Shri Jagadish Dey, one of the Assistant General Secretaries of the Mahamandal were present at the camp and conducted classes. Along with them, Shri Pankaj Ojha, Shri Sahadev Shit, Dr. Srimata Saha, Shri Pinaki Ranjan Panda, Shri Dilip Dwibedi, and Shri Dwaipain Mishra of the Mahamandal also took classes. Dr. Koushik Bhattacharya, Secretary of the Midnapore branch, delivered the welcome address. A total of 182 youths and 133 adolescents participated in the camp.

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    Garment Distribution

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    On 21 September 2025, the Bhogpur branch of the Mahamandal distributed new garments among 560 people in need.

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    Garment Distribution

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    On 21 September, 2025, the Denguajhar branch of the Mahamandal organized a garment distribution programme for the underprivileged sections of society. On this occasion, 172 persons received new garments.

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    Garment Distribution

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    The Khakurda branch of the Mahamandal distributed new garments to 116 children on 20 September 2025.

August 2025
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    Blood Donation Camp

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    Jhargram Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a blood donation camp on 31 August 2025. A total of 71 persons donated blood at the camp.

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    Blood Donation Camp

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    Jhargram Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a blood donation camp on 31 August 2025. A total of 71 persons donated blood at the camp.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Kankuria Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a day-long youth training camp on 31 August, 2025, which was attended by 97 youths. The sessions were led by Dr. Prosenjit Saha, Dr. Tapas Kumar Mondal, and Shri Ujjwal Bannerjee, who spoke on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda, methods of character-building, and the aims and objectives of the Mahamandal.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Purulia Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra organized a day-long youth training camp at Manbhum Victoria Institution, Purulia on 31 August , 2025. The camp, which aimed to instill man-making and character-building ideas of Swami Vivekananda, was attended by 151 enthusiastic youths.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    The 38th daylong youth training camp of the Jadavpur branch of the Mahamandal was held on 31 August, 2025. Approximately 390 participants attended the camp, consisting of 250 campers and 140 guests.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    The 38th daylong youth training camp of the Jadavpur branch of the Mahamandal was held on 31 August, 2025. Approximately 390 participants attended the camp, consisting of 250 campers and 140 guests.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Khakurda branch of the Mahamandal organised a daylong youth training camp on 24 August 2025. Shri Jugal Pradhan, Shri Tarun Chakraborty, and Dr. Tuhin Chatterjee of the Mahamandal conducted the classes. The Camp was attended by 328 youths. The life and message of Swami Vivekananda, the aims and objectives of the Mahamandal, and methods for character building were the subjects for discussion in the camp. In the afternoon, a public meeting was held, where Srimat Swami Shradhamayanandaji, Secretary of the Golagarh Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, addressed the gathering.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    Siuri Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra organized a daylong youth training camp on 24 August, 2025. Shri Atanu Kundu and Shri Bikash Pramanik of the Mahamandal conducted the classes. The camp was attended by 100 youths.

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    Guardian Meeting

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    Boro Balaram Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra (Purba Bardhaman District) organized a meeting with the guardians of its children's wing on 24 August, 2025.

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    Independence Day Celebration

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    The Narayangarh branch of the Mahamandal celebrated the 79th Independence Day in a befitting manner on 15 August.

July 2025
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    Half-day Youth Training Camp

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    Englishbazar Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a half-day youth training camp on 20 July, 2025. A total of 82 youths attended this camp. The subjects discussed in this camp included the aims and objects of the Mahamandal, methods of character-building, and the life and message of Swami Vivekananda. The classes were conducted by Shri Monoranjan Mondal, Shri Manu Debnath, and Shri Tanmoy Basak of the Mahamandal.

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    Health check-up camp

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    The Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal conducted a free health check-up camp on 20 July, 2025. A total of 731 persons were benefited from this camp. Facilities for blood sugar testing, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood grouping were also provided.

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    Half-day Youth Training Camp

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    Asansol Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal organized a half-day youth training camp at Hirapur Manik Chand Thakur Institution on July 19, 2025. The subjects for discussion included methods of character-building, methods of mental concentration, and the aims and objectives of the Mahamandal. One hundred and fifty students, along with teachers and non-teaching staff, attended this camp.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    The Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal organized a day-long youth training camp on 13 July, 2025. The classes were conducted by Shri Jugal Pradhan, Shri Sudhir Biswas, Shri Debashis Kundu, and Shri Promod Ranjan Das, from the Mahamandal. The discussion were held on aims and objects of the Mahamandal, methods of character-building etc. The camp was attended by 386 youths, comprising mostly school and college students.

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    Daylong Youth Training Camp

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    A seminar on "Man-Making and Character Building Education" was organized by Vadodara Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal at Parul University, Vadodara, on 9 July, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Ayurveda Department Hall. Approximately 250 students and several teachers attended the program. A similar programme was also held at Vadodara Institute of Technology, Kotambi, Vadodara, on 10 July, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm with 150 students.

June 2025
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    Workers' Meet

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    A special study circle and workers' meet was held at Baripada, Odisha on 29 June, 2025. Forty active members from the Ranchi, Baharagora, Pathri, Jamshedpur, Ghatshila, and Visakhapatnam units of the Mahamandal participated in this camp.

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    Blood Donation Camp

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    The Bhogpur branch of the Mahamandal organized a blood donation camp on 15 June, 2025. Seventy three individuals donated blood in this camp.

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    Blood Donation Camp

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    The Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal organized a blood donation camp on 15 June, 2025. Despite the heavy heatwave, 103 individuals donated blood.

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    Blood Donation Camp

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    Khakurda branch of the Mahamandal arranged a blood donation camp on 6 June, 2025. Despite the heatwave, 52 individuals donated blood at this camp.

May 2025
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    Discussion Programme

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    The Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal organized a discussion program for teachers of various categories on 28 May, 2025. Srimat Swami Vedanuraganandaji, Vice Principal of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, addressed the teachers. The program was attended by 37 teachers.

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    Eye check-up camp

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    An eye check-up camp was organized by the Chowberia branch of the Mahamandal on 23 May, 2025, where 170 individuals received treatment. Of these, 75 were selected to undergo cataract surgery.

April 2025
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    Blood Donation Camp

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    Sthirpara branch of the Mahamandal organized a blood donation camp on 27 April, 2025. A total of 95 individuals donated blood in this camp.

March 2025
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    Daylong Training Camp for Kishore Vikash Vahini

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    Lowa branch of the Mahamandal organized a special discussion programme for adolescent boys on 31 March, 2025. Forty-eight young boys from seventh to tenth standard attended the camp. The importance of character building and mental concentration was discussed during the camp.

Bold words and bolder deeds are what we want. Awake, awake, great ones! The world is burning with misery. Can you sleep?

Swami Vivekananda