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Nagpur Kendra
Ms. Divya Deshmukh, a student of Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur, is a name that now commands global recognition.
From walking the corridors and classrooms of her school to conquering international chess arenas, Divya’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
“GM Divya Deshmukh has brought global recognition in the field of chess not only to the country but has also brought accolades to her own city by bringing it on the world map,” said Shri Banwarilalji Purohit, President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, in his address at the felicitation ceremony of Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh organised at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines.
The Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh expressed her joy, elation and nostalgia on her return to her Alma mater. She expressed gratitude towards the school for the endless encouragement and support from all the school authorities. In her interaction with the students, through her inspirational words, she motivated the students to treat failure with respect so as to enjoy and understand success.
Chess Champion
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur, proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of its young chess prodigy Mast. Saksham Wadhwa, who won Silver and Bronze Medals in two categories at the prestigious Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 held at Kalutara, Sri Lanka, from May 17-25, 2026.
Open International GM Chess Tournament 2025
The school proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Mast. Vivaan Saraogi, who emerged as the Champion in the Rating Category at the prestigious 16th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament, 2025.
Hindi Poem
Smt. Sandhya Deshpande, Science Teacher, has achieved a milestone with the publication of her Hindi poem, ‘Prashant’, in the quarterly magazine of Bharat Bhawan, London. The poem explores the properties of sea oceans, showcasing Smt. Deshpande’s unique blend of scientific knowledge and poetic flair.
Professional Excellence Award
Smt. Pradnya Shilledar PGT (Commerce) received The Professional Excellence Award from Commerce Teachers Foundation, Delhi for excellent results of std XII in the subject Business Studies. The felicitation programme was organised at India International Centre New Delhi.
Best Teacher
Bhavan’s Jindal Award for Best Teacher was awarded to Smt. Sangita Shekatkar, Bhavan’s Civil Lines. She received Medal, Certificate, and Cash Award of Rs. 10,000/-.
Best Student
Kulapati Munshi Award for Best Student was awarded to Mast. Aditya Kulshreshtha, Bhavan’s Civil Lines. He received a medal, Certificate, and Cash Award of Rs. 5,000/-.
Times of India Icons of Education
Maharashtra Times selected Smt. Ashwini Dehadrai for the Times of India Icons of Education 2026 award and honoured her with a plaque and certificate.
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A Students Exchange Programme was conducted from (April 11– 25, 2026) recently in collaboration with the host (Bhavan’s Trimurti Nagar, Nagpur and B. V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Chennai). This Cultural Exchange Programme was attended by 8 Students and two Teaching Staff of B. V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram. During the visit, the students were given opportunities to attend classes, observe teaching methodologies, and engage with their host partners. Cultural programmes were also conducted, where the students showcased their talents and appreciated the traditions and performances of the host institution. The students visited various places of interest organised by the host school. They also gained valuable knowledge, confidence, and interpersonal skills from this experience.
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Bhavan’s Civil Lines marked an extraordinary achievement at the highly esteemed All India Model United Nations (MUN), hosted by Bhavan’s Vallabhram Mehta Public School, Vadodara. The event brought together some of the brightest young minds from across the country, providing a dynamic platform for intellectual exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global awareness. Amidst intense competition and rigorous deliberations from participants representing various Bhavan’s schools across the country, the delegation from Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur, distinguished itself through remarkable poise, preparation, and persuasive articulation. Representing their institution with dignity and determination, the students upheld the highest standards of diplomacy and decorum throughout the conference.
Mast. Amaan Haq emerged as a standout performer in the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM), securing the coveted Best Position Paper Award. His work reflected depth of research, clarity of thought, and a nuanced understanding of global humanitarian concerns. Further cementing his excellence, he was also honoured with a Special Mention in the same committee, showcasing his consistent performance and impactful participation.
In another remarkable accomplishment, Mast. Shaurya Bhattacharya earned the prestigious title of Best Delegate in the Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN). His articulate arguments, strategic negotiation skills, and leadership within committee discussions set him apart as an exemplary diplomat, earning him widespread recognition.
Crowning these individual achievements was the delegation’s collective triumph as Best School Delegation—Overall Champion, a testament to their teamwork, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This accolade reflects not only the individual brilliance of the participants but also their collaborative spirit and shared vision.
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The Kendra organised the Bhoomipujan Ceremony of Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Bal Mandir, Ashti Branch at Gorewada Square, Borgaon, Nagpur on February 4, 2026, with traditional rituals and reverence.
The Bhoomipujan was performed by Dr. Pankaj T. Chande, Kendra Committee Member, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, along with Smt. Shubhangi Chande, invoking divine blessings for the successful establishment of the institution.
The Bal Mandir Branch of Bhavan’s B.P. Vidya Mandir, Ashti will be functional from the Academic Session 2027-28 and will offer classes from Nursery to KG-II and will act as a feeder school for Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir at Ashti. The Bal Mandir wing of the main school at Ashti will continue to function and serve the educational needs of students and parents.
In addition to catering to young learners, the upcoming campus will also function as a Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Teachers’ Training Centre, providing professional development opportunities for teachers from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan schools of Nagpur and across India. This initiative will further strengthen the academic vision and teacher capacity-building efforts of the institution nationwide.
The auspicious ceremony was graced by several eminent dignitaries of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra. Prominently present were Shri Rajendra Purohit, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Kendra Committee Members Bhavan’s School Principals, and other dignitaries present included Shri Rajendra Dongre, Shri Swapneel Giradkar, Directors of Iyer and Co., Shri D.P. Mase, Shri N.M. Deshkar, Shri Shyam Chandak and Shri P.B. Bobde.
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra sponsors the Annual Sports and Cultural Festival organised by Subhash Mandal, Cotton Market, Nagpur every year. This year the festival was organised from January 19- 26, 2026 wherein varied dance groups in and around Nagpur displayed their talent and expertise. The festival comprises competitions in Solo Dance, Group Dance and Folk Dance with the themes on Indian Tradition, Culture and Patriotism. The Prize Winners are given Cash Prizes and Mementos for their performance in the Competition.
The cultural festival commenced with the Invocation Dance and offering flowers to Lord Nataraja. Prominently present on behalf of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra were Smt. Padmini Jog, Kendra Committee Member, Bhavan’s Nagpur Kendra and Shri T. L. Raja, Joint Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra.
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Nagpur Kendra organised the Mega Children’s Drama Festival—BALDARBAR at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur from December 8–13, 2025. During this Drama Festival about 580 students from 32 schools (State & CBSE) in and around Nagpur participated. The Festival was spread over six days with 6 to 7 plays every day showcasing the issues on varied topics. The Drama Festival was inaugurated on December 8, 2025 by Dr. Vedprakash Mishra, Pro-Chancellor & Chief Advisor, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur. The Chief Guest for the Prize Distribution Ceremony on December 13, 2025 was Dr. S.S. Mantha, Chancellor, Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur, who presented Cash Prizes, Mementos and Certificates to the winners and participating schools.
The themes of Baldarbar varied from issues related to Adolescence, National Themes, Discipline, Environment, Student’s Stress, Viksit Bharat, Digitilisation in Life, Health and Well Being etc. to name a few.
The Award for Notable Performance (Lakshavedhi Ekankika) were presented to:
1. Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines for their play ‘Prerna Rashtrabhaktichi’.
2. Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar for their play ‘Gudh Satya’.
The Bhavan’s Schools also made their mark in various categories viz. Sound Effects, Lighting, Direction, Script Writing, Acting (Male) and Acting (Female).
The Chief Guest Dr. S.S. Mantha in his address during the Prize Distribution Ceremony expressed sincere admiration for being associated with such a distinguished cultural celebration.
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Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Koradi, hosted the 3rd K. M. Munshi Interschool Competition, ‘Literary Voices: A Celebration of Expression’. Organised to nurture eloquence and critical thinking, the event featured two categories—
The Interschool Declamation Competition for students and Power Point Presentation Competition for teachers.
Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Guest Dr. Pankaj Chande, Executive Committee Member, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, highlighted the importance of independent thinking and the habit of reading to broaden perspectives. He encouraged students to engage actively with literature, noting that even reading newspaper headlines daily can expand vocabulary and world awareness.
Among 34 participants, Miss Asawari Gormade from Mount Litera Zee School won first position in the student category. Miss Amrapali Dupare from Central India Public School, Kamptee, was the first runner up and Master Arpit Roy from Delhi Public School, Kamptee, was the second runner-up. In the teachers’ category, Smt. Nadira Ibrahim from Centre Point School, Wardhaman Nagar, secured first position while Miss Fatema Katawala from MSB School was the first runner up and Smt. Rinku Saini from Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Trimurti Nagar finished as the second runner-up.
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The Certificate Distribution Ceremony of Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, Nagpur Centre was held on November 7, 2025 at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur where the students of the 85th Session of the Institute were awarded their Course Certificates.
The Chief Guest for the function was Shri. Sandip Patil, IPS, Special Inspector General of Police, Anti-Naxal Operations, Maharashtra. The students were awarded their Course Certificates for the Office Assistant, Account Assistant and Desktop Publishing Courses.
Shri. Sandip Patil emphasised that the career in Civil Services is very promising, respectable and encouraging.
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The certificate distribution ceremony of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, Nagpur Centre was held on July 23, 2025 at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium, Civil Lines, Nagpur where the students of the 84th course of the institute were awarded their course certificates.
The chief guest for the function was Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Nagpur. The students were awarded their course certificates for the Office Assistant, Account Assistant and Desktop Publishing courses. Prominent among those present at the function were Shri Rajendra Purohit, Chairman; Dr. Smt. Sunanda Sonarikar, Secretary; Shri K. M. Agrawal, Treasurer; Kendra committee members Prof. Q. H. Jeevaji and Shri. Rakesh Purohit; Smt. Annapoorni Shastri, Director; Shri T. L. Raja, Joint Director and Local Co-ordinator; and Smt. Anju Bhutani, Academic Coordinator and Manager. The well-conducted event was attended by students in large numbers.
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Bhavans NTPC Vidya Mandir, Mouda emerged victorious in the CBSE National Science Exhibition 2025 (Senior Category) with their innovative project on the theme ‘Natural Farming, Making Eco-Friendly Bio-Fertilisers from Waste: A Sustainable Solution for the Environment. The prestigious event was hosted at Amity International School, Gurugram, Haryana recently. The winning project, presented by Subhesna Sahoo (Class 9) and Smahi Utthkede (Class 9), showcased an innovative approach to converting waste into bio-fertilisers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Under the expert guidance of mentor teacher Ashwini Khule, the students impressed the jury with their scientific ingenuity and commitment to environmental conservation.
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