This story is from January 13, 2022
Samartha Bharata
Trust kickstarted a ‘Be Good Do Good-2022’ initiative on the occasion of the 159th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on Wednesday.The youth campaign, being held from January 12 to 26, includes an essay competition and lecture series. It was inaugurated by minister for higher education CN Ashwath Narayan at Jnanajyothi Auditorium, and also launched simultaneously via online platforms and semi-virtual mode across several schools and colleges.Rajesh Padmar
, trustee, Samartha Bharata, said the online lecture series will be held at 6pm from January 12 to 26 on Samartha Bharata’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SamarthaBharata). “Eminent speakers, academicians, thinkers and social workers will speak on the life, legacy and ideas of Swami Vivekananda,” he said. KR Venugopal, vice-chancellor, Bangalore University, said the campaign will help students honour the thoughts and ideas of Swami Vivekananda. “He always focused on harnessing the potential of youth and we have to do the same for a brighter future,” Venugopal said.Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said Swami Vivekananda is the greatest example for youngsters of the 21st century, when it comes to striking a balance between tradition and modernity.The state-level essay competition for college students will be held in collaboration withMythic Society Bengaluru
. Students must send a self-handwritten essay of 2,500 words on or before January 31, 2022 to The Mythic Society, Nrupatunga Road, Near KR Circle, Bengaluru – 560001. Contact: 9483150527.
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