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Bhavan's Delhi Kendra began its life in 1952 when Dr Rajendra Prasad laid its foundation stone. Shri Jawaharlal Nehru formally inaugurated the Kendra in 1957. New wings were added in 1976, 1982, 1998 and 2012. The Kendra is now housed in a complex of spacious buildings in a Central locality in New Delhi on the Kasturba Gandhi Marg. Its campus covers an area of 6.84 acres of land. The Delhi Kendra today is the house of a number of Departments and Institutions catering to the educational, cultural and moral needs of children and adults alike. In view of its location, 'The Delhi Kendra' is called upon to liaise, coordinate and follow- up matters concerning the Central Office and others, including the foreign Centres of the Bhavan, with the Central Government, Non Government Institutions and Eminent Personalities. Today Bhavan's Delhi Kendra is most trusted organization in India for promotion of "Sanskrit and Sanskriti"
As one of the activities to promote Bhavan's Mission (Sanskrit & Sanskriti) and objectives, Bhavan's Delhi Kendra organizes various events throughout the year in pursuance of the Bhavan's objectives. Some notable ones are:- Bhavan's Sangeet Samaroh, Malhar Utsav - an evening of Hindustani Vocal Music, Book Release, Seminars/ Workshops Kavi Sammelan on Hindi Divas, Inter-School Competition on the recitation of Bhajans - dear to Mahatma Gandhi, Inter-School Sanskrit Shloka Competition and Inter-College Upanishad Paath Competition; Gita Jayanti, Birth Celebrations of Dr K.M. Munshi, Vasant Panchami Vasantotsav and many more.
Conceptualized by Shri Ashok Pradhan, Director, Delhi Kendra, every year Bharaitya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi Kendra, to celebrate its foundation day and to pay tribute to its Founder, Kulapati K. M. Munshi, that has been organized from 2009, Bhavan's Sangeet Samaroh, in which eminent artists from Hindustani, Carnatic-vocal music, classical dance forms and instrumental music are presented to a distinguished gathering at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, usually on 6th, 7th & 8th November. On this occasion, Bhavan also brings out a thematic digest to create awareness about our ancient texts, related to the performing arts. So far, the Bhavan has brought out digests on the themes such as - Our Heritage in Classical Music and Dance,Instruments in Classical Music, Dance Traditions in India, Abhinavagupta, Silappaatikaram, Brahaddesi, Sarangadeva's Sangeet Ratnakar, Chaturaa Damodara Virtictama - Sangitadarpanam, Pandit Aahobal's "Sangeet Parijat" and Mansollasa
"India is recognized for its rich cultural heritage, and every Indian must get connected to the values of Indian knowledge. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's motto is “आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः।।” that means 'Let noble thoughts come to us from every side.' This is being practised at every stage of educational training. So, our educational process includes several activities that promote value addition at every stage of life. At Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a child of 3 years can join the Nursery class of Mehta Vidyalaya that is a CBSE recognized school up to 12th grade.For those who are stepping out of school, Bhavan has several professional job oriented courses in the field of Management, Education, Communication and many other trades, where students are professionally trained to become Industry ready, to get jobs easily, at the same time they are trained with value-based education to become good human beings. And when a person is ready to play the second inning of his/her life(means after retirement from job), Bhavan offers plenty of training programmes in Yoga, Astrology, Ayurveda, Vassstu and many similar subjects. We have many students of age 60+ enrolled in these courses. By joining such courses, one truly gets connected with divinity to observe perfect spiritual growth. It is said that 'Education of Human being should begin at birth and continue throughout his life" and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan truly offers "Vidya" at every stage of your life. Best."
NEWS & EVENTS
Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya celebrated its 66th Annual Day on November 18, 2024. The event was graced by Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Chairman of Delhi Kendra, Vice President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan as Chief Guest, and Shri C.S. Vaidyanathan, Chairman, SMC, Mehta Vidyalaya, as Guest of Honour. The school magazine ‘Bhavidya’ was released by Shri Banwarilal Purohit.
Teachers who achieved 100 per cent results in their respective subjects in 2024 Board Exams were honoured, while meritorious students were awarded trophies, certificates and cash prizes in different categories.
The cultural highlight, ‘Bharat Shining: Echoes of Excellence and Environmental Stewardship’, showcased a captivating dance-drama inspired by Dr. K.M. Munshi’s vision of harmony with nature and Bhavan’s philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (“The world is one family”). Collaborating with Rahul Khanna’s Education through Theatre, the programme blended music, dance and storytelling, showcasing brilliant choreography, to emphasise Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a shared commitment towards a sustainable future. As a proactive step towards addressing climate change, the grand finale featured an inspiring gesture where participants distributed 100 saplings to the audience, with a heartfelt appeal to promote tree plantation.
Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya, K.G. Marg, New Delhi, organised a Blood Donation Camp on November 8, 2024, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society. The event was inaugurated in M M Hall, with Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Anju Tandon and Dr. Anupam Prakash, MBBS, MD, from Lady Hardinge Medical College, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The students of Std. 11 volunteered enthusiastically, providing invaluable support to the donors and creating an atmosphere of warmth and enthusiasm.
Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya, K. G. Marg, New Delhi, had the distinct honour of hosting the Honourable Premier of Victoria, Ms. Jacinta Allan, along with her esteemed delegation on September 18, 2024.
This visit formed an integral part of the Women in School Leadership (WISL) Programme, a visionary initiative aimed at empowering women Principals across Victoria (Australia) and Delhi, fostering leadership excellence and cross-cultural learning.
During their tour, the delegation explored the school’s state-of-the-art laboratories and witnessed first-hand the innovative pedagogical approaches being implemented. Premier Allan interacted with the students gaining insights into their educational journeys and ambitions.
The visit culminated with Premier Allan expressing her heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality extended by the school. The occasion also served as a valuable platform for cultural exchange, further strengthening the educational ties between Australia and India.
Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya celebrated the 78th Independence Day with boundless enthusiasm and patriotic fervour on August 14, 2024. Shri Banwari Lal Purohit, Chairman Bhavan’s Delhi Kendra shared his thoughts on partition and independence struggle and emphasised on removing economic disparities and moving on the path of development of India. The biannual newsletter Bhavidya was released. The cultural programme included dance, drama, action song and musical performances by students of all the wings of the school.
NABET Onsite Final Assessment
The NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training) conducted an on-site final assessment at the school on August 6-7, 2024. Dr. Usha Ravi (Lead Assessor) and Mrs. Raka Kaul (Co-Assessor) led the evaluation, which aimed to review and ensure the quality of the educational processes and standards. The assessment included thorough inspections and interactions with process owners, students, and PTA members, contributing to the school’s continuous improvement and excellence in education.
Investiture Ceremony 2024-25
Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya organised the prestigious investiture ceremony for the session 2024-2025 on August 5, 2024. After the handing over of badges and house flags, Bhavan’s pledge was administered which instilled in students a sense of pride and responsibility.
DMMITS 2024
On August 9, 2024, Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya, in collaboration with NASSCOM, hosted the 24th Dewang Mehta Memorial IT Symposium. The event saw participation from 52 national, 10 Bhavan’s, and 4 international schools in a hybrid format. The primary focus of the event was ‘AI Promoting Girls in IT.’ Ms. Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President, Head Strategy at NASSCOM was the Chief Guest.
On August 21, 2024, Bhavan’s Delhi Kendra hosted a significant event to launch the much-awaited English-Sanskrit Dictionary. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, who had the privilege of releasing this monumental work.
The event was attended by a distinguished gathering, including Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Chairman of Delhi Kendra and former Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh; Shri Ashok Pradhan, Director of Delhi Kendra; Shri Jagdish Lakhani, Joint Executive Secretary; Padma Shri Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU); Prof. Srinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University; and Prof. Murlimanohar Pathak, Vice Chancellor of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University.
The event commenced with a tree plantation ceremony led by the Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Dr. (Smt.) Sudesh Dhankhar, symbolising growth and sustainability.
The Hon’ble Vice President, in his keynote address, praised the dictionary as a remarkable bridge between the ancient and modern worlds, the East and the West. He noted that the dictionary is not merely a collection of words but a profound connection to Sanskrit’s timeless contributions to global culture. He underscored the enduring relevance of Sanskrit, particularly its teachings on harmony, respect for nature, and the pursuit of knowledge in today’s world. The Vice President remarked, “Sanskrit is more than a language; it is a way of life, a philosophy that defines humanity. Sanskrit connects everyone and generates peace and tranquility.”
The Vice President also commended the comprehensive effort involved in creating the nine-volume dictionary, acknowledging the decades of dedication by the eminent linguist Prof. Raghuvira. He praised the editors, Prof. Lokesh Chandra and Prof. Shashibala, for their unwavering commitment to advancing Sanskrit studies.