Updated on: Wednesday, December 16, 2015
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced an expression series programme on freedom fighter, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on December 16. Taking forward the series programme, the Board has decided to remember him for his contributions as a scholar and freedom fighter.
"To pay tribute to the phenomenal scholar and the great freedom fighter, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (born on 25 December 1861), the Central Board of Secondary Education proposes Expression Series on Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya . The 'Series' will be organised on 16 December, 2015," a circular issued by D T Sudharsan Rao, CBSE joint secretary and in-charge (academic and training) said.
Through this programme, a student can submit an essay, poem, or drawing. The competition will be held for students in three categories:
Class 1 to 5:
The great contributions of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya- a true karmyogi
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya as an ideal teacher
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya as an agent of social change
Class 6 to 8:
I feel that Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya's service to the nation was unparalleled because
Role of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in India's independence movement
Educational thoughts of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Role of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in our national life
Class 9 to 12:
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya is acknowledged as a visionary educator because
"Satyameva Jayate": Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, a visionary leader
Visionary of Modern India: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
According to the circular, best 36 entries will be given a prize of Rs 2,500 and each student will get merit and participation certificate. The students can participate through their schools and can also send their entries online through the official website, the link for which is www.cbseacademic.in. Earlier, the CBSE had announced expression series on Sardar Patel, Jai Prakash Narayan and former President, A.P.J Abdul Kalam on their birth anniversary.
About CBSE Expression Series:
The Central Board of Secondary Education organises expression series on great leaders of India for the holistic development of students and to make them aware about the selfless and valiant services of the women and men who have served the nation. The present day India has been possible only because of the great leaders of yesteryear who worked incessantly towards nation-building and hence, through this programme, the CBSE aims at huge participation from students.