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Amrita Vidyalayam, Tirunelveli, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Planting Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Shri K. Venkateshwaran, Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Tirunelveli. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Creating pollinator-friendly habitats is a simple yet effective way to strengthen local biodiversity. Initiatives like this help students understand the importance of protecting nature and preserving ecological balance."

As part of the drive, students planted five saplings, including Hibiscus, Red Oleander and Champak, which support bees and other pollinators. The plantation activity was carried out along a stretch of approximately 10 metres within the school campus.

The initiative helped raise awareness about environmental conservation and highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and food security. It also encouraged participants to adopt environmentally responsible practices in their daily lives.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Thuckalay, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Planting Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Reshmi N. Nair, Assistant Medical Officer, Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Nagercoil, in the presence of Smt. Sindhu V. J., Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Thuckalay. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Protecting pollinators is crucial for maintaining ecological balance. It is heartening to see students taking part in activities that promote biodiversity conservation and environmental responsibility."

As part of the drive, students planted 75 Parijat (Night-flowering Jasmine) saplings, which support bees and other pollinators. The plantation activity was carried out along a stretch of approximately 500 metres within and around the school campus.

The initiative helped create a greener and more pollinator-friendly environment while raising awareness about biodiversity conservation and sustainable living practices.

The programme highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and food security, while encouraging students to adopt environmentally responsible practices in their daily lives.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Thoothukudi, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Plantation Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Prabaharan Paul, Environmental Volunteer, We Can Trust, Thoothukudi, in the presence of Selvakumar Chandrasekar, Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Thoothukudi. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Protecting biodiversity begins with nurturing native plant species and creating habitats that support pollinators. It is encouraging to see students actively contributing to environmental conservation through such meaningful initiatives."

As part of the drive, students planted 52 saplings along a stretch of approximately 100 metres within and around the school campus. The saplings included Neem, Pungam, Moringa, Mango, Jamun, Coconut, Tamarind, Banana, and Tulasi (Holy Basil), all of which contribute to biodiversity conservation and support pollinators and local ecosystems.

A total of 52 participants took part in the programme. The initiative helped create a greener and more pollinator-friendly environment while raising awareness about environmental conservation, biodiversity and sustainable living practices.

The programme also highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and food security, encouraging students to become responsible stewards of nature.

World Bicycle Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and a strong focus on life skills at Amrita Vidyalayam, Palakkad. The programme aimed to promote the importance of cycling as an eco-friendly, healthy, and sustainable mode of transport while equipping students with practical bicycle maintenance and safety skills. 

A resource person was invited to conduct an engaging hands-on session for the students. The highlight of the programme was the skill-based demonstration that introduced students to essential bicycle care and road safety practices. Students learned how to properly pump air into bicycle tyres, fix a slipped chain, and carry out basic maintenance checks to ensure a smooth and safe ride. 

Students were trained in safe bicycle parking practices, road safety measures, and the significance of following traffic rules while riding. The interactive demonstrations encouraged active participation, enabling students to gain confidence in handling minor bicycle-related issues independently. 

The celebration served as a valuable learning experience, fostering self-reliance, responsibility, and awareness about sustainable transportation. Through this practical and informative programme, students understood that cycling is not only a means of recreation and fitness but also a life skill that contributes to personal well-being and environmental conservation. 

The celebration also highlighted the role of bicycles in creating a pollution-free environment and building a greener, healthier planet. Students were made aware that choosing a bicycle over fuel-powered vehicles for short distances helps reduce air pollution, conserve natural resources, and decrease carbon emissions. Through discussions and demonstrations, they understood how simple lifestyle choices can contribute significantly to protecting Mother Earth. 

The message of environmental stewardship resonated deeply with Amma's inspiring words: "Nature is our first teacher. Protecting and preserving nature is our sacred duty, for the well-being of all living beings and future generations." This profound thought served as a reminder that every small action towards conserving nature helps create a healthier and more harmonious world.

We are delighted to share that our alumna Adithya Anil has secured the First Rank and a Gold Medal in MBA from the Central University of Kerala. 

Your hard work, dedication, and excellence have made the entire Amrita family proud. May this achievement be the first of many more milestones to come! Blessings and best wishes from Amrita Vidyalayam, Pathanamthitta for a bright and successful future.

The campus of Amrita Vidyalayam, Palakkad, came alive with excitement, laughter, and joyful anticipation as students of UKG to Grade IX and Grade XI returned to school after the vacation break. The reopening day marked the beginning of a new academic year filled with fresh opportunities, learning experiences, and memorable moments.

Students were welcomed with warm smiles and heartfelt greetings by the teachers and staff, creating an atmosphere of love and positivity. The sight of children reuniting with their friends, sharing vacation stories, and stepping into their classrooms with enthusiasm added vibrancy to the entire campus.

The day commenced with a special assembly, invoking divine blessings for a successful and enriching academic year. Teachers encouraged students to embrace new challenges, cultivate good values, and strive for excellence in all their endeavors. The importance of discipline, compassion, environmental consciousness, and holistic development was highlighted, inspiring students to begin the year with renewed determination and purpose.

Classrooms were filled with cheerful interactions, ice-breaking activities, and engaging discussions that helped students reconnect with their peers and teachers. The excitement of receiving new books, exploring new subjects, and setting new goals was evident on every face.

As the school gates opened to welcome the young learners once again, they stepped into a world where knowledge meets values, and learning goes beyond textbooks. The reopening day was not merely the start of another academic session but the beginning of a beautiful journey of growth, discovery, friendship, and self-transformation.

With hearts full of hope and minds eager to learn, the students embarked on a new chapter, ready to explore, achieve, and shine brighter than ever before.

"Every new school year is a fresh page waiting to be filled with learning, kindness, creativity, and success."

Amrita Vidyalayam Senior Secondary School, Ramanathapuram, successfully organized its Annual Sports Meet 2025 on 15 November 2025 with great enthusiasm and true sportsman spirit. The event aimed to promote physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and a healthy competitive spirit among students.

The programme commenced at 8:30 a.m. with a warm welcome to the dignitaries and guests. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Chief Guest, Cdr. Sandeep GS, Station Air Engineer Officer, INS Parundu. His presence inspired the students and added prestige to the occasion.

The ceremonial march past performed by the students reflected discipline, coordination, and unity, followed by the formal declaration of the Sports Meet open. A variety of track and field events were conducted for different age groups, providing equal opportunities for students to participate and showcase their athletic talents.

The students displayed remarkable energy, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competitions. The enthusiastic cheering by the audience created a lively and motivating atmosphere for all participants.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest emphasized the importance of sports in building character, leadership qualities, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle. Winners and participants were appreciated and encouraged for their sincere efforts and sporting spirit.

The event concluded with the valedictory function, prize distribution ceremony, and vote of thanks. The Annual Sports Meet 2025 was a grand success, made possible through the collective efforts and cooperation of the management, Principal, teachers, staff, and students.

Amrita Vidyalayam Senior Secondary School, Ramanathapuram, successfully organized its Annual Sports Meet 2025 on 15 November 2025 with great enthusiasm and true sportsman spirit. The event aimed to promote physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and a healthy competitive spirit among students.

The programme commenced at 8:30 a.m. with a warm welcome to the dignitaries and guests. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Chief Guest, Cdr. Sandeep GS, Station Air Engineer Officer, INS Parundu. His presence inspired the students and added prestige to the occasion.

The ceremonial march past performed by the students reflected discipline, coordination, and unity, followed by the formal declaration of the Sports Meet open. A variety of track and field events were conducted for different age groups, providing equal opportunities for students to participate and showcase their athletic talents.

The students displayed remarkable energy, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competitions. The enthusiastic cheering by the audience created a lively and motivating atmosphere for all participants.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest emphasized the importance of sports in building character, leadership qualities, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle. Winners and participants were appreciated and encouraged for their sincere efforts and sporting spirit.

The event concluded with the valedictory function, prize distribution ceremony, and vote of thanks. The Annual Sports Meet 2025 was a grand success, made possible through the collective efforts and cooperation of the management, Principal, teachers, staff, and students.

AYUDH Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (TN & PY) organised a student-led bee conservation initiative across 17 Amrita Vidyalayam schools in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on World Environment Day, aligning the programme with the global campaign message, “Now for Climate.”

As part of the initiative, students planted native bee-friendly plant species within their school campuses. The event was featured on the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) World Environment Day events and activities page, a press release states.

Among those who participated in programmes held at different schools were KJ Praveen Kumar, IAS, District Collector of Nagapattinam Dr P Mekala, Assistant Director of Horticulture, Erode Dr Reshmi N Nair, Assistant Medical Officer, Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Nagercoil and Dr V Arumugam, Assistant Director, Horticulture Department, Kanyakumari.

According to the organisers, the plantation drive was intended to support local pollinator populations while also creating learning spaces for students to study biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

The saplings planted included fruit-bearing species such as neem, banana, pungam, tamarind, moringa, native ziziphus berries, mango and jamun. Flowering species such as golden shower, magizham, iluppai, red cotton tree, kadambu, poovarasu and Indian devil tree were also planted, along with year-round blooming varieties including firecracker plant, erukkan, acerola and yellow alari.

The organisers said these species help support honeybees, native stingless bees, butterflies and birds, while contributing to soil health and drought resilience.

AYUDH is a youth movement inspired by spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and is active in 40 countries.

The World Environment Day programme follows a series of bee conservation activities conducted by AYUDH TN & PY. On World Bee Day, observed on May 20, the organisation conducted a webinar titled “Bee-Cause” based on the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) theme, “Bee Together for People and the Planet – A Partnership that Sustains Us All.”

The webinar featured Dr VR Saminathan, entomologist at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and Apoorva BV, founder of Honey Day Bee Farms and chairman of The Hive Trust. According to the organisers, participants joined the session from 32 cities across India.

AYUDH TN & PY has also conducted awareness workshops and initiated beekeeping projects at Amrita Vidyalayam schools in Tamil Nadu and at campuses of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Chennai and Nagercoil.

“We are proud to see our youth embracing environmental stewardship not as a temporary campaign, but as a long-term civic duty,” said Brahmacharini Gunatitamrita Chaitanya and Brahmacharini Swati, Regional Coordinators of AYUDH TN & PY.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Tiruppur, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Planting Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Diganth Vijayan R., Software Engineer, AYUDH Member, Chennai, and an alumnus of the school. The event was held in the presence of Mrs. Chitra N., Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Tiruppur. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Protecting pollinators is essential for agriculture and food security. It is heartening to see students actively participating in initiatives that support biodiversity and environmental sustainability."

As part of the drive, students planted 15 saplings, including Neem, Mango, Shoe Flower (Hibiscus), Marigold, Badam, Tulasi, Pomegranate and Karpooravalli, which support bees and other pollinators. The plantation activity was carried out along a stretch of approximately 200 metres within the school campus.

A total of 53 participants, including students, teachers and AYUDH volunteers, took part in the initiative. The programme helped raise awareness about environmental conservation, biodiversity and sustainable living practices while encouraging students to actively contribute towards protecting nature.

The initiative also highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring food security.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Tirunelveli, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Planting Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Shri K. Venkateshwaran, Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Tirunelveli. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Creating pollinator-friendly habitats is a simple yet effective way to strengthen local biodiversity. Initiatives like this help students understand the importance of protecting nature and preserving ecological balance."

As part of the drive, students planted five saplings, including Hibiscus, Red Oleander and Champak, which support bees and other pollinators. The plantation activity was carried out along a stretch of approximately 10 metres within the school campus.

The initiative helped raise awareness about environmental conservation and highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and food security. It also encouraged participants to adopt environmentally responsible practices in their daily lives.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Thuckalay, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Planting Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Reshmi N. Nair, Assistant Medical Officer, Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Nagercoil, in the presence of Smt. Sindhu V. J., Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Thuckalay. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Protecting pollinators is crucial for maintaining ecological balance. It is heartening to see students taking part in activities that promote biodiversity conservation and environmental responsibility."

As part of the drive, students planted 75 Parijat (Night-flowering Jasmine) saplings, which support bees and other pollinators. The plantation activity was carried out along a stretch of approximately 500 metres within and around the school campus.

The initiative helped create a greener and more pollinator-friendly environment while raising awareness about biodiversity conservation and sustainable living practices.

The programme highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and food security, while encouraging students to adopt environmentally responsible practices in their daily lives.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Thoothukudi, observed World Environment Day with a Bee-Flora Plantation Drive organised by AYUDH (Awaken Youth Unite for Dharma), the youth movement guided by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Prabaharan Paul, Environmental Volunteer, We Can Trust, Thoothukudi, in the presence of Selvakumar Chandrasekar, Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Thoothukudi. Teachers, AYUDH coordinators and students participated in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said, "Protecting biodiversity begins with nurturing native plant species and creating habitats that support pollinators. It is encouraging to see students actively contributing to environmental conservation through such meaningful initiatives."

As part of the drive, students planted 52 saplings along a stretch of approximately 100 metres within and around the school campus. The saplings included Neem, Pungam, Moringa, Mango, Jamun, Coconut, Tamarind, Banana, and Tulasi (Holy Basil), all of which contribute to biodiversity conservation and support pollinators and local ecosystems.

A total of 52 participants took part in the programme. The initiative helped create a greener and more pollinator-friendly environment while raising awareness about environmental conservation, biodiversity and sustainable living practices.

The programme also highlighted the important role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining ecological balance and food security, encouraging students to become responsible stewards of nature.