Report on  - Fitness Run and Cleanliness Awareness Rally.  - Dated 04 Mar 2022

1. A Fitness Run and Cleanliness Awareness Rally at Harangi reservoir was organised by JD, NCC COY, Sainik School Kodagu. The officers, SNOs and ANOs, NCC and PI staff, faculty members of the school and cadets participated in the fitness run and carried out a Swachhata drive.

2. The fitness run was flagged off by Col G Kannan, Principal of the school. Col G Kannan, Principal, Lt Col Seema Tripathi, Vice Principal and Sqn Ldr RK Dey, Administrative Officer and staff joined the cadets in the run which commenced from Sainik School Kodagu to Harangi Reservoir, a distance of 3.8 kms. The run was organised aligning with the Fit India 2.0 programme, initiated by the Sports Authority of India under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and a cleanliness drive in the surrounding area of the reservoir was also carried out as sought under various collaborative activities under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav programme. The run and cleanliness awareness rally was organised in response to a clarion call given by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to make fitness and sports a way of life among youngsters and to create awareness about importance of cleanliness for a healthy life among citizens of the locality.

3. As fitness and cleanliness are worthy contributors for playing a significant role for creating large scale awareness about importance of leading a healthy life, the staff and cadets participated in the rally by sloganeering and drawing attention of the citizens of the locality about clean and healthy environment which is the key for leading a healthy life. Through this awareness rally, the citizens were invited to make a resolve to include physical activity of at least 30 minutes daily in their lives and maintain their health and hygiene.

4. Soon after culmination of the awareness rally, the staff and cadets carried out a cleanliness drive and collected several kgs of garbage, littered by visitors and general public. This cleanliness drive is a move towards making Kodagu district clean and free from single use plastic. It also contributes in ensuring hassle free movement of tourist from all around the world in a clean environment who wish to visit the tourist destinations of the district.

Sainik School Kodagu celebrated the 72nd Republic Day with festive fervor at General Thimmaiah Parade Ground. Dr Boverianda C Uthaiah, an exemplary lexicographer and former Director of Instruction at Forestry College, Ponnampet was the chief guest of the function and Col AK Sharma, Commanding Officer of NCC Group Head Quarters, Mangalore was the guest of honour.

The guest of honour and officers of the school laid the wreath and paid homage to war heroes at the War Memorial. After unfurling the tricolor, the chief guest in his address appreciated the efforts put in by the school to facilitate as many cadets as possible to join Indian armed forces. He also appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders for inculcating native culture of Kodava and imbibing its essence in all school activities. He accorded a special appreciation to the cadets who aspire to join defence forces and wish that more number of cadets joining Indian armed forces. He was very happy to know that Sainik School Kodagu is one among very few schools to accommodate girl children.

The guest of honour Col AK Sharma, Commanding Officer of NCC Group Head Quarters, Mangalore expressed his happiness on celebration of Republic day under the silver line of hope to get rid out of the COVID-19 pandemic. He further added that India is progressing in leaps and bounds, shedding the trauma and energizing with vaccines for not only our country but also for the world countries. The guest of honour also appreciated the school for developing state of art infrastructure and imparting training using various online platforms.

The Chief Guest presented the LBA Chairman’s Commendation Certificate to Mr Ashokan, TGT (English), Mr S Ramachandra, LDC and Mr Naveen Kumar Sahoo, General employee for their yeomen service rendered to the school. On the occasion a cultural extravaganza was presented followed by a high tea. The skit performed by the cadets on empowering girl children impressed all.

Col G Kannan, Principal, Lt Col Seema Tripathi, Vice Principal, Sqn Ldr RK Dey, Administrative Officer, members of media, academic and administrative staff were present on the occasion. All precautionary measures were followed including wearing mask and social distancing.