Speakers and monks participate in a session of the two-day Vivekananda Yuva Sammelan 2026, organised by Vivekananda Vidyapeeth in collaboration with Chhattisgarh’s Department of Culture in Raipur on October 25–26, Sunday and Monday.
Photo: channel24india.com via Pragati College.
Assistant Professors Dr Gunjan Sharma and Pooja Sahu lead the Education Department delegation at the two-day convention on youth empowerment, social responsibility and nation-building.
Key Highlights
- Pragati College’s Education Department participates in Vivekananda Yuva Sammelan 2026.
- Assistant Professors Dr Gunjan Sharma and Pooja Sahu lead the college delegation.
- Vivekananda Vidyapeeth, Raipur, organises the convention in collaboration with Chhattisgarh’s Department of Culture.
- Sessions explore Swami Vivekananda’s teachings and their relevance to young people.
- Students engage in discussions on social harmony, civic responsibility and community development.
Raipur: Faculty members and students from the Department of Education, Pragati College, Raipur, participate in the two-day state-level Vivekananda Yuva Sammelan 2026, exploring the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings to youth empowerment, social responsibility and nation-building. Assistant Professors Dr Gunjan Sharma and Pooja Sahu lead the college delegation at the convention, organised by Vivekananda Vidyapeeth in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Government of Chhattisgarh, on October 25 and 26.
The programme brings students into a wider intellectual and cultural discussion, connecting their classroom learning with questions about the younger generation’s contribution to society.
Swami Vivekananda’s Vision Guides Youth Discussions

Pragati College faculty members and participants pose with monks and other delegates during the Vivekananda Yuva Sammelan 2026, held at Vivekananda Vidyapeeth in Raipur on October 25–26, Sunday and Monday. Photo: channel24india.com via Pragati College.
The convention focuses on applying Swami Vivekananda’s philosophical teachings to contemporary challenges and opportunities facing young people.
Thinkers and social leaders address the role of youth in strengthening social harmony, accepting civic responsibilities and contributing to community development.
The sessions encourage participants to consider education alongside service and the responsibilities that accompany personal and professional growth.
Faculty Guide Students Through Academic Engagement

Pragati College’s Education Department students and faculty members join monks and other delegates for a group photograph during Vivekananda Yuva Sammelan 2026, held on Sunday and Monday, October 25–26, at Vivekananda Vidyapeeth in Raipur.
Photo: channel24india.com via Pragati College.
Dr Gunjan Sharma and Pooja Sahu guide the participating students through panel discussions and open interactive sessions across both days.
The programme provides an opportunity for students to engage with perspectives beyond their regular academic curriculum and reflect on the relationship between education and social change.
For the Education Department delegation, the convention offers a setting to examine how ideas discussed in classrooms can inform participation in community life.
Connecting Teacher Education with Social Awareness
A participant addresses the gathering during Vivekananda Yuva Sammelan 2026 at Vivekananda Vidyapeeth in Raipur, held on Sunday and Monday, October 25–26, 2026.Video:channel24india.com via Pragati College
Participation in the Sammelan connects the students’ preparation as future educators with broader discussions on values, citizenship and public responsibility.
The emphasis on social harmony and community development encourages reflection on the influence educators can have beyond the classroom.
The college’s involvement reflects its commitment to providing students with opportunities to attend intellectual forums and develop as socially aware, responsible individuals.
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