A two-day Atal Smriti Parv- 2025 was organised on 20- 21 December in Darbhanga, Bihar, to commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The programme was organised by Om Mahila Audyogik Prashikshan Sansthan, Darbhanga, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The commemoration witnessed jan-bhagidari from over 500 people, including students, academicians, women from Jeevika Self-Help Groups and social activists.
The programme commenced on 20 December at MMTM College, Laheriasarai, with floral tributes paid to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee by the invited guests. An Atal Gallery displaying archival photographs and poems of Shri Vajpayee was curated as part of the observance. A documentary film highlighting key milestones of his life, leadership and contribution to nation-building was also screened.
A series of academic and creative activities was organised to engage students across age groups. Essay writing and debate competitions, along with group discussions, were conducted on themes related to youth participation in nation-building and democratic leadership. A painting competition on the theme “Clean and Green India” was organised at Government Primary School, Mishratola, with the participation of 50 primary school students.
In alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat, a women’s leadership seminar was organised at Bagitpur Ambedkar School, Kalighat, with the participation of 100 women from Jeevika Self-Help Groups. The seminar focused on financial awareness, self-reliance and the role of women in grassroots leadership and local governance. A Jan Jagran Rally involving 120 participants, including SHG members and student volunteers, was also organised to promote cleanliness, civic responsibility and national values associated with Shri Vajpayee.
A cultural programme was organised as a tribute to Shri Vajpayee’s literary and statesman legacy. The programme included Kavya Path, patriotic song performances and a thematic drama. Local poets and scholars, including Dr Hira Lal Sahni, Shri Atul Kumar Mishra and Shri Nand Kishor Shah, participated in the literary sessions. A thematic drama on Kargil Diwas, highlighting Shri Vajpayee’s leadership during the Kargil conflict and the valour of the Indian armed forces, formed a key highlight.
The programme concluded with a valedictory session during which winners of various competitions and participants were honoured. The two-day commemorative event formally concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
