Chronological Progress Status Reports on the construction of the new school in Sadhupul, near Solan in India.
"In 2011, I made a decision to donate the funds to help the school build a new building ...... all the proceeds that I receive from the sale of my books / writings will also go to help build and support this school." ....Ramesh Malhotra
Photos and Video taken during Ramesh's visit in October 2017
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Photos taken during visit to the school in Sadhupul in March 2017, by Ramesh Malhotra
Photos take during my visit to the new VVN school in Sadhupul in October 2016
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School Construction - Progress Update October 2016 by Ramesh Malhotra
The Basement and Ground floors are complete, as well as the First floor of the tower. This opening section of the school is being used by the pupils and teachers of the school.
The Basement and Ground floors are complete, as well as the First floor of the tower. This opening section of the school is being used by the pupils and teachers of the school.
Basement Floor of new VVN schools in Sadhupul
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Ground Floor completed
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First Floor in the Tower is also completed
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The next phase is to build on to the school a Community Meeting Centre and Medical Clinic with pharmacy.
This next phase will start only after the first three floors are fully completed fore the middle of 2017.
The additional project, Community Center with Medical Clinic, will take addition four to five years before it will look like the photos.
This next phase will start only after the first three floors are fully completed fore the middle of 2017.
The additional project, Community Center with Medical Clinic, will take addition four to five years before it will look like the photos.
Image of finished VVN School and Commmunity Center with Clinic in Sadhuplul, India
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Another view of the finished VVN School and Commmunity Center with Clinic in Sadhuplul, India
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Blessing Ceremony of the new VVN school in Sadhupul, near Solan, India - March 2016
"The school official opening and blessing ceremony begins tomorrow March 24th 2016
Tomorrow morning there is a function to open the door for students to use the finished part of the school building.
The ceremony is three days long and consists of continuous chanting of hymns and rituals. The ceremony is being performed by eight priests to purify the building, and there will be a two hour of ceremony to welcome the students.
This evening I just finished evening prayer at the ashram and it was a wonderful experience"......Ramesh
Tomorrow morning there is a function to open the door for students to use the finished part of the school building.
The ceremony is three days long and consists of continuous chanting of hymns and rituals. The ceremony is being performed by eight priests to purify the building, and there will be a two hour of ceremony to welcome the students.
This evening I just finished evening prayer at the ashram and it was a wonderful experience"......Ramesh
"I arrived this morning at the ashram near school. I was welcomed by Swami Ji into a two room that have been dedicated to my mother and father and provided me as my home from home to visit school and write my book"....Ramesh
"I woke up this morning and when I looked out of my room this is what I saw and wanted to share with my friends the beauty hidden with the hills of Himalayas. What a bliss"...Ramesh
"Here is pictures from the school opening as Part One reception and blessing of building with prayers and chanting of hymns that is carried out by eight priest for eight days around the clock to sanctify the school to become the source of higher knowledge and wisdom"
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Welcomed by Swami Ji
The building in the central background is the school !
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Building new school - Progress Report - September 2015
"I am very proud to share an update on the construction of school building Vivekanand Vidya Niketan, I am extremely pleased with progress, the photos below show the Third Floor being added. Our goal is that by the end of next year the school will start operating from the new building once the furnishing the class rooms will be taken soon (approx. within 6 months or up to Feb. 25th 2016) and after the completion the date will be set for the dedication.".....Ramesh Malhotra
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Building new school - Progress Report - May 2015
"Well I have arrived in Solan and visited the construction site and pleased to note lot of progress has been made since December 28 2014.
The building of structure for the first two floors not all completed but it is on its way. The builders are hoping to have the first two floors compiled before December and start having class at the new location.
The balance three floors will be worked on after December and hope to have all completed by the end of 2016"
The building of structure for the first two floors not all completed but it is on its way. The builders are hoping to have the first two floors compiled before December and start having class at the new location.
The balance three floors will be worked on after December and hope to have all completed by the end of 2016"
My visit to school this morning on Tuesday 5-5-2015 started with a great welcome by the students meeting me on road to escort me the the school ground where all students were lined up to receive and welcome my arrival.
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It is difficult to express my joy other than share the pictures that were taken during the ceremony. I learned that each of the student participating in pouring of concrete for the second floor to serve as their class room. It's the student who set the foundation.
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After the ceremony and singing of songs about knowledge (Vidya) and wisdom (Bodh) the first name of my mother and my father and the school building ceremony was followed by breakfast all home cooked by teachers.
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Progress on building the school in Solan - May 2015
Building new school - Progress Report November 2013
Ramesh with students of the school in Solan - November 2013
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"My visit to school was the highlight when I found all the children had their winter uniform and they looked splendid and smart. They made me very proud like a grandfather gets pleasure seeking his grandchildren.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the school had acquired a computer and is occupying a space no more than five feet by five feet and now reaching new technology in combination with ancient wisdom. In spite of shortage of space, the school has increased enrollment from 170 to 184 students and three new teachers have been added." Ramesh visiting Solan school - November 2013 |
Visiting school in Solan, India in November 2013
Here is the complete view of the school building located along the SADHUPUL river.
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The mountain view surround to provide tranquility to the students
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Standing next to the footing site ready to pour concrete.
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Specific site in Solan of the building under construction — with School site.
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Background to the decision in 2011 to fund the new school
"I was about four years old when my family and I had to leave my birthplace of Lahore, India (now Pakistan). It was during the conflict that resulted after the partition of original India into two countries (India and Pakistan). We resettled in a small, hilly town called Solan, located in the foothills of the Himalayas, on the Indian side of the new border. There, I studied at the V.D. High School through the 9th grade. This school will always bring fond memories of my early years in Solan.
After some 50 years of living in USA, I travel back to India in search of higher knowledge and I visited an Ashram near Solan, where I had the opportunity to visit a small school operating in tiny buildings where a local farmer used to shelter his animals. I had the chance to talk to the young children which immediately brought back all my fond childhood memories. I developed a strong bond with these children and also with the dedicated, well-educated teachers, who were offering their services for little or no compensation.
In 2011, I made a decision to donate the funds to help the school build a new building in order that these teachers could expand the beautiful gift they are giving educating young children. I am very pleased to let you know that in addition to my personal contribution, all the proceeds that I receive from the sale of my books / writings will go to help build and support this school." ....Ramesh Malhotra
After some 50 years of living in USA, I travel back to India in search of higher knowledge and I visited an Ashram near Solan, where I had the opportunity to visit a small school operating in tiny buildings where a local farmer used to shelter his animals. I had the chance to talk to the young children which immediately brought back all my fond childhood memories. I developed a strong bond with these children and also with the dedicated, well-educated teachers, who were offering their services for little or no compensation.
In 2011, I made a decision to donate the funds to help the school build a new building in order that these teachers could expand the beautiful gift they are giving educating young children. I am very pleased to let you know that in addition to my personal contribution, all the proceeds that I receive from the sale of my books / writings will go to help build and support this school." ....Ramesh Malhotra
