This article is about a CBSE Notification about the Observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Aug 14. Read now!
Notice
Government of India has announced that 14th August every year will be observed as βPartition Horrors Remembrance Dayβ. Educational institutions may observe the day by organising exhibition on this theme. The SOP and digital format of the exhibition is available here.
It is pertinent to mention that considering the sensitivity of the issue, it may kindly be ensured that the exhibition is showcased with the sobriety and solemnness that it deserves. It may be specifically ensured that the sentiments of any section of the society are not to be hurt. It is reiterated the SOP (attached) should be strictly adhered to.
A brief report of activities (including 2-3 photographs) may be uploaded by the schools at this link.
Parties to Take Note
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:
- The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi – 16.
- The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida – 201309.
- The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
- The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001.
- The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odhisha – 751005.
- The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi – 110054.
- The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh – 160017.
- The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim β 737101.
- The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar β 791111.
- The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair β 744101.
- The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No.101-102, Ground Floor, Council.
- Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil – Ladakh.
- The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, 3rd Floor, B block, Anjaneya.
- Towers, VTPS Rd, Bhimaraju Gutta, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh β 521 456 13.The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community.
- Centre, Sector – 3, Rohini, Delhi.
- The Additional Director General of Army Education, A βWing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi – 110001.
- The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt. – 110010.
- DS to Chairperson, CBSE.
- Secretary/Controller of Examinations/All Directors, CBSE.
- All Regional Directors/ Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions.
- All Joint Secretary/Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary/Assistant Secretary, CBSE.
- All Head(s)/In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE.
- In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website.
- In-Charge, Library.
- Record File.
Click here to read the official notification of the CBSE Notification: Observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Aug 14.
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