Forgotten Heroes of Punjab in India’s Freedom Struggle

 

Era	Hero	Contribution	Legacy
1857 Revolt	Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala	Fought valiantly in the Battle of Sabraon against British forces	Martyrdom inspired later generations
Ghadar Movement	Kartar Singh Sarabha	Organized overseas revolutionaries; printed Ghadar newspaper	Executed 1915, became symbol of youth patriotism
Revolutionary Phase	Bishan Singh Bedi	Member of Hindustan Republican Association; lesser‑known associate of Bhagat Singh	Imprisoned 1929, later worked for rural education
INA Era	Captain Ram Singh Thakur	Composed INA anthem and led musical unit	Post‑independence, honored by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s legacy
Local Resistance	Bibi Amrit Kaur of Jalandhar	Organized women’s protests and relief for jailed revolutionaries	Remembered for courage and social reform

“Forgotten Heroes of Haryana”

 

Name	Origin	Contribution	Fate / Legacy
Lt. Chandrabhan Malik	Khrawad village, Rohtak	Joined Azad Hind Fauj in 1934; fought in Singapore during WWII; endured imprisonment by British forces.	Returned after six years in captivity; later served as a teacher; died 1967.
Balak Ram Panghal	Mayna village, Rohtak	Left his job as a revenue officer to join INA in 1942; fought bravely in Southeast Asia.	Imprisoned in Cellular Jail, Andaman; died 1974.
Tara Chand	Arniawali village, Sirsa	Farmer’s son who enlisted in INA in 1942 after hearing Subhas Chandra Bose’s call.	Fought on the Burma front; remembered locally as a patriot.
Babu Singh Pasrija	Jalalana village, Sirsa	Joined Azad Brigade of INA; arrested by British in Germany.	Released 1946; later documented other unsung heroes; died 2010.
Jeet Singh	Khut Kalan, Sirsa	Former British soldier captured by Japanese; joined INA in 1942.	Fought on Imphal front; passed away 1993.
Harphool Singh	Sirsa district	Joined INA (1942); tortured in Japanese jails.	Family believed him dead; survived and lived till 1996.
Kanhiya Ram	Sirsa district	Gandhian activist in Quit India Movement and Kisan Morcha.	Imprisoned by British; remembered for non‑violent resistance.
Nawab Ahmed Ali Gulam Khan	Farrukhnagar (Gurugram)	Ruler who rebelled during 1857 Revolt; aided Bahadur Shah Zafar.	Executed by hanging at Chandni Chowk (23 Jan 1858); memorial stands near Sheesh Mahal.
Sher Nahar Singh	Ballabhgarh (Faridabad)	Led local forces against British in 1857; allied with Bahadur Shah Zafar.	Captured and hanged publicly on 9 Jan 1858 at Chandni Chowk.

Organize a story‑reading session featuring letters or memoirs from INA veterans.

Encourage students to write biographical essays or record short video tributes for Library Exhibition Day.

Happy Teachers Day 2026

 

राष्ट्रीय शिक्षक पुरस्कार 2026 में कुल 48 शिक्षकों को चयनित किया गया है, जिनमें 26 पुरुष और 22 महिला शिक्षक शामिल हैं, और इन्हें 27 राज्यों, 7 केंद्रशासित प्रदेशों और केंद्र सरकार के 6 संगठनों से चुना गया है।

BLOG FOR KVS SCHOOL STUDENTS: HAPPY TEACHERS DAY -2025

PMS GRANT 2026-27

1.

LISTED AT 13. Library Grant: Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals: Rs. 20000.00

Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals: 

● Needs Assessment: Conduct a survey or assessment to identify the interests and educational needs of students and teachers, ensuring the periodicals selected are relevant and engaging. 

● Curriculum Alignment: Choose periodicals that align with the curriculum across different subjects, including science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, and the arts. ● Age Appropriateness: Select periodicals appropriate for the age and reading level of the students in the school. 

● Local and Global Perspectives: Include periodicals that offer both local and global perspectives to help students develop a broader understanding of the world. 

● Quality and Reputation: Choose periodicals from reputed publishers known for high-quality content and responsible reporting. 

● Subscription Management: Consider the frequency of publication and manage subscriptions efficiently to ensure timely delivery and accessibility. Student and Teacher Input: Gather feedback from students and teachers on the periodicals  available in the library and adjust selections as needed. 

● Budget Allocation: Allocate the library grant judiciously to maximize the variety and number of periodicals while staying within budget. 

● Digital Access: Consider digital periodicals or online subscriptions to supplement the print collection and provide additional access options. 

Suggestive List of Periodicals for School: 1. Science Reporter  ○ Publisher: National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NISCPR), part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (Science Reporter covers a wide range of scientific topics, including technology, innovations, and current scientific research. It is a highly reputable source of science information.) 

2. Competition Success Review  ○ Publisher: Competition Review Pvt. Ltd.  (While not a direct government publication, Competition Success Review (CSR) covers topics such as general knowledge, current affairs, and guidance for— competitive exams. It is beneficial for students preparing for government and other competitive exams ...........

2. 

LISTED AT 25. Reading Promotion Week 

OBJECTIVE: To cultivate a lifelong reading habit and foster a love for literature among students by conducting engaging and inclusive activities under the guidance of teachers and the librarian. PROGRAMMATIC NORMS: ● Organizing quarterly Reading Week in the Vidyalaya. 

● Librarian shall be the In-charge of the program. 

● Activities to involve active participation of teachers, especially language teachers. 

● Involve parents and alumni through book donation drives or reading sessions. 

● Conducting competitions such as: o  Reading Aloud o  Book Review Presentations o  Author Biographies o  Dramatization/Role Play based on books o  Storytelling Competitions o  Poem Recitation o  Correct Words per Minute Challenge o  Reading Relay (team activity involving passage reading in turns) 

● Organizing activities under Bhasha Sangam / Language Festival to encourage multilingual appreciation. 

● Setting up Pop-up Libraries or Reading Corners in classrooms or common areas. 

● Encouraging students to maintain a Reading Journal. 

● Displaying Book of the Week and Reader of the Month on library/notice boards. 

● Display and discussion of Books on NEP, Culture, Science, and Values. 

● Inviting local authors, storytellers, or educators for guest sessions or readings (optional). This head may be used for the following cost: 

● Cost of stationery items, flashcards, journals, etc. 

● Cost of printing certificates and bookmarks. 

● Cost of stop clock (if required). 

● Cost of prizes for competition winners. 

● Cost of mementoes for external judges/speakers (if invited). 

● Cost of setting up temporary reading corners or displays. Target Group: 

● Students of Classes 1 to 8. Participation may be structured grade-wise 

FINANCIAL NORMS:  25000.00

3.

LISTED AT 41. Library Books 

OBJECTIVE: Equipping the School Library with textbooks and reference books. 48 PROGRAMMATIC NORMS: 

● Procurement of curriculum-based textbooks from NCERT. 

● Teacher reference books. ● Five year/Ten year sample papers 

● NCERT Books and books from National Book Trust in the library to be procured preferably from NCERT  and National Book Trust. 

● NCERT  Exemplars  

● Lab manuals for practical subjects to be procured. Note; Sufficient number of textbook sets to be procured on the recommendation of the library committee.  

FINANCIAL NORMS: Rs. 20000.00

GRAND TOTAL Rs=65000.00

Suggestive List of Books/ Reports/Guidelines for Students of KVs: 

23 1.    Priya The Accessibility Warrior by NCERT https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/publication/otherpublications/pawe1.pdf 

2.    Let's move forward – by UNESCO India - https://dsel.education.gov.in/sites/default/files/update/comic_book_eng.pdf 

3.    Sapno Ki Udaan by MOE and NCERT - https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/announcement/SapnoKiUdaan.pdf 

4.    Competency Based Practice Books for Class X & XII by CBSE 

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/ 

5.    India Year Book 

https://www.amazon.in/india-year-book/s?k=india+year+book 

6.    500 Career Cards developed by Ministry of Education- Letter issued by KVS on 14.08.2024 & 25.09.2024  https://dsel.education.gov.in/careers/index.html 

7.    Stories of Ruskin Bond   

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Ruskin Bond/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ARuskin+Bond 

8.    Books written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 

https://www.amazon.in/Books-A-P-J-Abdul Kalam/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AA.P.J.+Abdul+Kalam 

9.    Books written by Sudha Murthy 

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Sudha-Murty/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ASud ha+Murty 

10.   Story collection by Munshi Prem Chand  

https://www.amazon.in/Premchand-Complete-Stories-Kahaniya-Sarvshreshth/dp/9389 643333 

11.   Believe in Yourself by Swami Vivekananda 

https://www.amazon.in/Believe-Yourself-Life-Lessons Vivekananda/dp/9389836107 

12.   Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications

 https://www.amazon.in/Malgudi-Days-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986177 

13.   Swami and friends by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications 24 

https://www.amazon.in/Swami-Friends-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986002 

14.   Stories from Panchatantra Series, Neeta Mehta Publications 

https://www.amazon.in/Short-Stories-From-Panchatantra/dp/B0C9KB7RZK 

15.   Rain must fall – Nandita Basu 

https://www.amazon.in/Rain-Must-Fall-Nandita-Basu/dp/0143454099 

16.   Poetic collection by Mahadevi Verma 

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Mahadevi-Verma-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A131817 5031%2Cp_27%3AMahadevi+Verma 

17.   Poetic collection by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar 

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Ramdhari-Singh-Dinkar-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A 1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3ARamdhari+Singh+Dinka 

18.   Poetic collection by Harivansh Rai Bachchan 

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Harivansh-Rai-Bachchan-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3 A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3AHarivansh+Rai+Bachchan 

19.   रु चरा बालकथा:, भारतीय वज्ञानपरंपरा, चत्रकथा: - Sanskrit 

20.   Sanskrit Katha Maalika (Short Stories for Sanskrit Reading Practice) (by Rakesh Shashtry) 

पठन प्रोहत्साहन 2026-27

 

Vigyan Pratibha Refresher Workshop being organised at ZIET Chandigarh -August 31 to September 3, 2026.

 Dear Sir,

It was a pleasure speaking with you and thank you for agreeing to our request at the last moment. I am writing regarding the Vigyan Pratibha Refresher Workshop being organised at ZIET Chandigarh from August 31 to September 3, 2026.

As part of the workshop, we are planning a Teaching-Learning Lab (TLL), which provides teachers an opportunity to reflect on and improve their classroom teaching. For this session, some of the workshop participants will conduct a Learning Unit with school students, while the others will observe the session.

We would be grateful if around 30-40 students of Class IX from your school could participate in the session on September 1, 2026. The tentative schedule would be:

9:40 a.m.: Students starts from your school and reach ZIET Chandigarh

10:00-11:00 am

: Teaching-Learning Lab session

11:00–11:20 a.m.: Snack break

11:20 a.m.–12:40 p.m.: Session continues

12:45 a.m.–1:20 p.m.: Lunch

1:20 p.m.: Departure for the school

Snacks and lunch will be provided to the students at ZIET.

We will arrange IISER Mohali transport to pick up the students from your school and drop them back at the school after the session.

We would greatly appreciate your support in facilitating the participation of the students. 

Thank you.

Regards,

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur

Ph: 7696955249

Project Scientific Officer

VP Team @ IISER Mohali

Contacts:

Dr. Ambresh Shivaji, Regional Coordinator [email: ashivaji@iisermohali.ac.in;]

For more information about VP, visit : https://vigyanpratibha.in/

*Parent Consent Declaration:*  

I, _________ (Parent/Guardian Name), hereby grant permission for my ward _________ (Student Name, Class) to participate in the educational visit to .............................................              on ......................................... 

I understand that my ward will take necessary precautions for his/her safety and well-being.

*Signature of Parent/Guardian:* _________   Mob No...............................................

*Date:* _________  

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