The second day of the State-Level Children’s Festival ‘SURAVI-2026’ offered students vibrant opportunities for experiential learning, leadership development and creative expression beyond traditional classrooms.
A highlight of the day was the ‘Meet the Personality’ programme held at Capital High School, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar. Eminent achievers—Neurologist Prof. Suryaprakash S. Choudhury, DN Group Vice-President Smt. Ratnamala Swain, and ADGP Dr. Soumendra Priyadarshi—shared their inspiring journeys, struggles and professional insights with the students. Welcomed by Niyati Pattnaik, Director of Higher Secondary Education, the session featured an engaging, interactive discussion where students posed questions directly to the guests.
To foster democratic values and leadership qualities, a Model Parliament was organised, giving participants hands-on exposure to legislative procedures, constructive debate and collective decision-making. Alongside cultural, literary and sporting events, around 2,500 students embarked on educational excursions across Bhubaneswar’s prominent historical, scientific and institutional landmarks, including Nandankanan Zoological Park, Kala Bhoomi, Khandagiri, Dhauli, Odisha State Museum, Tribal Museum, Odisha Legislative Assembly, Kalinga Stadium and Biju Patnaik International Airport.
The day also celebrated student excellence, with 32 winners from Day-1 competitions—spanning music for students with disabilities, elocution, creative writing and essay contests—felicitated with prizes. Additionally, headmasters of 20 schools were honoured with the Swachha Harit Vidyalaya Puraskar for promoting campus cleanliness and greenery.
