Divya Delhi: On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, the nationwide ‘Namami Bharatam’ programme, organized at the call of Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan, witnessed a collective expression of patriotism and national spirit across the country. At more than 25,000 locations across India, students, alumni, teachers, parents, and members of the public came together at 11:00 a.m. to sing the complete Vande Mataram simultaneously. According to Vidya Bharati, more than 7.5 million people participated in the nationwide event. Participation of Distinguished Personalities at Major Venues At the main programme in Delhi, Shri Deshraj Sharma, Akhil Bharatiya Mahamantri of Vidya Bharati, was the chief guest. In Guwahati, former Chief of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd.), attended the programme as the chief guest. In Bhopal, the main programme was organized by Saraswati Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary Residential School, Sharda Vihar, at Shaurya Smarak. Students, teachers, and citizens participated enthusiastically in the event. One Voice – One Resolve – One India’ Namami Bharatam was not merely a programme of collective singing. It also served as a nationwide campaign to introduce the younger generation to the 150-year journey of Vande Mataram, its role in the freedom movement, and its significance in India’s national life.Along with collective singing, various activities related to the history of Vande Mataram, the freedom struggle, Indian culture, and the spirit of nationalism were organized in Vidya Bharati schools and institutions across the country. Programme Certified by Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records As a significant achievement, the programme was certified by the Asia Book of Records (ABR) and the India Book of Records (IBR) for the largest number of students and members of the public singing the complete Vande Mataram simultaneously at multiple locations. Namami Bharatam thus commemorated the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram through widespread national participation, making the occasion memorable on a nationwide scale.
