The heights by great men reached and
kept were not attained by sudden flight,
but they while their companions slept,
were toiling upward in the night.’
Proving the same, on 4th September, 2024, the 1st National prestigious ‘Reading Torch Conference and Awards 2024’ ceremony took place at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This annual event, renowned for honoring contributions to education and literacy, recognized Dr. Yogesh Gambhir , Principal, DRV DAV Centenary Public School, Phillaur with the esteemed 1st National Reading Torch Award. The award was given in acknowledgment of his outstanding commitment to provide quality education and nurturing children's imagination through literature.
Dr. Yogesh Gambhir was acknowledged for his innovative approaches in education that have significantly impacted students' engagement with books and reading. His efforts to inspire and empower young minds have been instrumental in fostering a culture of learning and creativity. Mr. Ankit Punni Mathematics Educator received the award on the behalf of Principal Sir
The ceremony was graced by several notable figures:
Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Education, who delivered the keynote address. Mr. Kumar spoke on the importance of educational innovation and the role of literature in developing critical thinking skills among students.
Dr. Deepak Vohra, Ambassador, special Advisor, Made in Bharat for the world and Dr. Deepak Narwal, Economic Senator, EES, Brussels.
Besides them further other dignitaries were the Guests of Honor namely Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Secretary of CBSE, Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, controller of Examinations, CBSE, Dr. Vivek Bindra, Motivational Speaker, CEO, Bada Business, Dr. Murthy Devarabhotla, Global President, The Diplomatic Club, Prof. Babli Moitra Saraf, Ex Principal Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi.
The event also featured a captivating performance by the team who presented on the theme “What Planet Are You On?” which was a special play for Educators. This engaging performance was a collaborative effort involving:
Avantika Ganguly
Kashin Shetty
Lisha Bajaj
Sarthak Kakkar
Siddharth Kumar
Zayn Marie Khan
Their performance was designed to encourage students to explore new horizons and engage with their surroundings in innovative ways.