Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, celebrated National Youth Day 2025 from January 10th to 12th, 2025, with a focus on outreach programs and student engagement.
Outreach in Rural Villages and Townships:
The three-day event included a series of outreach programs in nearby rural villages and townships. Five rallies and seven public meetings were organized, reaching a total of 4,990 participants. Here’s a breakdown of the participation by location:
| S.No | Place | Public Meeting Participants | Rally Participants | Total Participants |
| 1 | Mettupalayam, Mettupalayam Town Panchayat | 1100 | 900 | 2000 |
| 2 | Periyanaickenpalayam, Periyanaickenpalayam Town Panchayat | 705 | 475 | 1180 |
| 3 | Narasimhanaickenpalayam, Narasimhanaickenpalayam Town Panchayat | 450 | 500 | 950 |
| 4 | Arivoli Nagar, No.4 Veerapandi Panchayat | 100 | – | 100 |
| 5 | Vivekananda Puram, Periyanaickenpalayam Town Panchayat | 200 | 200 | 400 |
| 6 | Thekkupalayam, Gudalur Municipality | 100 | – | 100 |
| 7 | Samichettipalayam, Gudalur Municipality | 150 | 120 | 270 |
| Total | 2805 | 2195 | 4990 |
Engaging Students through Competitions:
The Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya also organized various competitions for students in the participating areas. These competitions aimed to promote creativity, cultural appreciation, and physical fitness. A total of 756 students participated in these events:
- Oratory competitions
- Recitation competitions
- Drawing events
- Yoga demonstrations
- Silambam (South Indian martial art) competitions
- Kabaddi tournaments
345 winners from these competitions were awarded prizes for their outstanding performances.
Overall, the National Youth Day celebrations at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, were a resounding success. The outreach programs fostered connections with the surrounding communities, while the student competitions provided a platform for engagement and learning.
