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Vice President addresses Silver Jubilee celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR in New Delhi

PRID2253334 MinistryVice President's Secretariat Released18 April 2026 Reading9 min

Balagokulam is a confluence of culture and character, shaping generations of young minds: Vice-President ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ must remain the guiding principle for the youth of the nation: Vice-President 'Amrit Kaal' vision calls for nurturing responsible, value-driven citizens Posted On: 18 APR 2026 6:18PM by PIB Delhi The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the inauguration of the Rajatha Jayanti (Silver Jubilee) celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the inauguration of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Marking 25 years of Balagokulam, the Vice President described the occasion as a celebration of a vision, a… pic.twitter.com/Y059CE30im — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) April 18, 2026 Speaking about contemporary challenges, the Vice President noted that in a rapidly changing world, children face numerous distractions and value-based dilemmas. In this context, he emphasised that institutions like Balagokulam act as guiding lights, connecting children to their roots while equipping them to face the future with confidence and clarity. He said this approach reflects the national vision of “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi.” The Vice President underlined the importance of balancing civilisational pride with modern aspirations. He noted that the concept of Amrit Kaal calls for nurturing responsible and value-driven citizens capable of leading the nation towards a prosperous future. Addressing the children, he described them as the true torch-bearers of the organisation’s legacy. He urged them to imbibe values such as respect for elders, love for culture, teamwork, and self-discipline, noting that these qualities would guide them throughout their lives. On the occasion, he highlighted the significance of Krishnarpanam, being organised as a sacred offering during the Rajatha Jayanti celebrations. Explaining its deeper meaning, he said that dedicating one’s thoughts, actions, and talents to a higher purpose embodies the essence of Lord Krishna’s teachings. He noted that Lord Krishna’s life exemplifies dharma and selfless action for the greater good. Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Naik; Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian; President, Balagokulam Delhi-NCR, Shri PK Suresh and others were present during the occasion. ********** PR/ASM/VM (Release ID: 2253334) Visitor Counter : 498 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Vice President's Secretariat Vice President addresses Silver Jubilee celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR in New Delhi Balagokulam is a confluence of culture and character, shaping generations of young minds: Vice-President ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ must remain the guiding principle for the youth of the nation: Vice-President 'Amrit Kaal' vision calls for nurturing responsible, value-driven citizens Posted On: 18 APR 2026 6:18PM by PIB Delhi The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the inauguration of the Rajatha Jayanti (Silver Jubilee) celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the inauguration of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Marking 25 years of Balagokulam, the Vice President described the occasion as a celebration of a vision, a… pic.twitter.com/Y059CE30im — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) April 18, 2026 Speaking about contemporary challenges, the Vice President noted that in a rapidly changing world, children face numerous distractions and value-based dilemmas. In this context, he emphasised that institutions like Balagokulam act as guiding lights, connecting children to their roots while equipping them to face the future with confidence and clarity. He said this approach reflects the national vision of “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi.” The Vice President underlined the importance of balancing civilisational pride with modern aspirations. He noted that the concept of Amrit Kaal calls for nurturing responsible and value-driven citizens capable of leading the nation towards a prosperous future. Addressing the children, he described them as the true torch-bearers of the organisation’s legacy. He urged them to imbibe values such as respect for elders, love for culture, teamwork, and self-discipline, noting that these qualities would guide them throughout their lives. On the occasion, he highlighted the significance of Krishnarpanam, being organised as a sacred offering during the Rajatha Jayanti celebrations. Explaining its deeper meaning, he said that dedicating one’s thoughts, actions, and talents to a higher purpose embodies the essence of Lord Krishna’s teachings. He noted that Lord Krishna’s life exemplifies dharma and selfless action for the greater good. Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Naik; Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian; President, Balagokulam Delhi-NCR, Shri PK Suresh and others were present during the occasion. ********** PR/ASM/VM (Release ID: 2253334) Balagokulam is a confluence of culture and character, shaping generations of young minds: Vice-President ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ must remain the guiding principle for the youth of the nation: Vice-President 'Amrit Kaal' vision calls for nurturing responsible, value-driven citizens " /> The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the inauguration of the Rajatha Jayanti (Silver Jubilee) celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the inauguration of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Marking 25 years of Balagokulam, the Vice President described the occasion as a celebration of a vision, a… <a href="https://t.co/Y059CE30im">pic.twitter.com/Y059CE30im</a>— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/2045483197132386502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2026</a> Speaking about contemporary challenges, the Vice President noted that in a rapidly changing world, children face numerous distractions and value-based dilemmas. In this context, he emphasised that institutions like Balagokulam act as guiding lights, connecting children to their roots while equipping them to face the future with confidence and clarity. He said this approach reflects the national vision of “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi.” The Vice President underlined the importance of balancing civilisational pride with modern aspirations. He noted that the concept of Amrit Kaal calls for nurturing responsible and value-driven citizens capable of leading the nation towards a prosperous future. Addressing the children, he described them as the true torch-bearers of the organisation’s legacy. He urged them to imbibe values such as respect for elders, love for culture, teamwork, and self-discipline, noting that these qualities would guide them throughout their lives. On the occasion, he highlighted the significance of Krishnarpanam, being organised as a sacred offering during the Rajatha Jayanti celebrations. Explaining its deeper meaning, he said that dedicating one’s thoughts, actions, and talents to a higher purpose embodies the essence of Lord Krishna’s teachings. He noted that Lord Krishna’s life exemplifies dharma and selfless action for the greater good. Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy,  Shri Shripad Naik; Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian; President, Balagokulam Delhi-NCR, Shri PK Suresh and others were present during the occasion. ********** PR/ASM/VM   " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); 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