The prize distribution ceremony was held on 31 May 2026 at Hotel Milam Inn, Almora, and was attended by around 150 participants, including students, teachers, principals, parents, retreat delegates, devotees, monks, and local dignitaries. Shri Ajay Verma, Mayor of Almora, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Sixty students were awarded prizes. The programme concluded with vibrant cultural performances by awardee students, followed by refreshments for all present.
VIVEKANANDA INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY
May 31st 2026
| Time | Event |
| 3:00 PM | Arrival of Students |
| Cultural Program Competition (Ready for Program) | |
| 3:00 PM | Arrival of Dignitaries |
| 03.05 PM | Lighting of Lamp & Offering Flowers at Swamiji's Photograph accompanied by Vedic Chanting |
| 3:10 PM | Welcome Speech by Swami Dhruveshananda |
| 3:15 PM | Felicitation for guests (by Bouquet & Memento) |
| 3:20 PM | Cultural Program by Sanskar Valley |
| 3:28 PM | Speech by - Guest of Honor Sri Ajay Verma, Mayor |
| 3:35 PM | Gita Chanting - Pradyuman Joshi, GIC Almora |
| 3:40 PM | Student Speech - By Jiya Chamiyal, Army Public School |
| 3:45 PM | Speech by Chief Guest - Swami Achyuteshanandaji Mj. Secretary, R.K. Mission, Narottam Nagar & Trustee Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Belur Math, Howarh West Bengal |
| Short Play - | |
| 4:00 PM | Prize Distribution ( Winner List Wise) |
| 4:30 PM | Felicitation for Judges/Teachers (Memento) |
| 4:45 PM | Felicitation for volunteers (by Sweets and Books) |
| 4:50 PM | Vote of Thanks by Dr. CP Fuloria, SSJ University Almora |
| TEA for Dignitaries Food Packet for Students |
