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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra was established in 1970. Since its inception, the Kendra has been managing varied activities as catering to the development of the Schools, managing the Infrastructure requirements, arranging for guest lectures of eminent personalities, demonstration-lectures for Bhavan's Kalasrjan etc. to name a few.
The Nagpur Kendra manages 9 Bhavan's Schools (six in Nagpur City, and one each at Wardha, Mouda and Satna. To promote Indian Culture through Dance and Music, it takes care of Bhavan's Kalasrjan (Academy of Indian Music, Dance and Fine Arts), wherein, in Dance, Bharatnatyam and Kathak are taught, in Music, Hindustani Vocal and Carnatic Music is imparted, and in Instruments, lessons are conducted in Tabla , Mridangam and Sitar.
The Kendra also has its Computer Division i.e. Bhavan's Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology, where Computer Courses are imparted to the economically weaker sections of the society. The Courses are Office Assistant, Desktop Publishing and Account Assistant Course, which have a three- month's duration. A session of Personality Development Module is also conducted at the Institute to groom the students with Interview Techniques and Group Discussion, which help them in securing jobs.
The Bhavan's Centre for Human Excellence is also an added feature, through which Guest Lectures and Interactive Sessions on latest trends in Education Policy, Maintaining a Healthy Life, Science Awareness Programmes, Workshop on Quality Education etc. are held.
The Kendra also conducts the Saral Sanskrit Examination every year under the aegis of Saral Sanskrit Examinations Department, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, wherein an average of 300 students give the exam, and are awarded certificates.
The Sanskrit Examinations are held for Balbodh, Prarambh, Pravesh, Parichay and Kovid.
NEWS & EVENTS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.