Activities & Sessions

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Date: 21st December 2025
Topic: Visit to Cyber Crime, Economic Offences, and Narcotics (CEN) Police Station, Hubli

Students conducted an educational visit to the CEN Police Station to gain firsthand insight into modern law enforcement. The students received an exceptionally warm welcome from the department, setting a positive tone for a day of learning and civic engagement.

The officers conducted an in-depth session focusing on the "Three Pillars" of the CEN department:

*Cyber Crime : Understanding digital fraud, phishing, and identity theft.
*Economic Offences : Recognizing financial scams and white-collar crimes.
*Narcotics : Raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the legal consequences of trafficking.

Students were provided with actionable strategies on how to protect themselves and their families from becoming victims of these modern-day threats.

A significant highlight of the day was an interactive session with ACP Dr. Shivaraj Katakbhavi . A distinguished officer and a former Samutkarsh student himself, Shivaraj ji shared his experiences of attending the UPSC interview three times, offering students a rare glimpse into the dedication required for public service. He discussed various topics ranging from career perseverance to the importance of civic awareness.

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Experiential Visit to Jamaga Gauliwada Village

Date of Visit: Saturday, November 16th

Location: Jamaga Gauliwada Village and Vanavasi Kalayana Kendra Girls' Hostel, Dandeli

Summary & Highlights:

The experiential visit to Jamaga Gauliwada Village was highly educational and thoroughly successful. The villagers extended a warm and gracious welcome to our group.

They kindly guided us through their village, sharing valuable insights into their rich culture, traditional lifestyle, and daily routines. Their hospitality was exceptional. A key highlight was a special cultural program of vibrant folk dances arranged by the villagers for us after a delicious lunch.

As part of the itinerary, students were also taken to the Vanavasi Kalayana Kendra Girls' Hostel. All the children immensely enjoyed the entire experience and gained significant new knowledge about rural life and heritage, which greatly broadened their perspectives.

Following the visit, all students and team returned safely to Hubballi, concluding their journey successfully by 9:00 PM.

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We started our classroom sessions through the Sanghatana Mantra and Vande Mataram at 10AM. We had story telling session by kids till 10:30AM.

Today we had Kushal Chitragar a passionate, self-taught artist and sculptor from Hubballi. Khushal has turned his love for art into his profession, teaching students through his Canvas and Clay studio. He represented Karnataka at the national level in sculpting (Kalautsav 2022) and has won the prestigious Banadmane National Level Award. Khushal is currently pursuing a BBA.

Kids successfully created diyas and learned new techniques.

Life Lesson: Khushal gave a powerful analogy: "Our life is like clay." When we hit a difficulty (crack/dryness), we need to "add water and reshape" (apply support and effort).

Appreciation: Kids learned the importance of hobbies and gained respect for the hard work and challenges faced by artisans.
The team's presentation and interaction were outstanding and inspiring.

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We kicked things off with Games, Fun Activities, and Creative Group Building, setting a spirited mood. We then started our classroom sessions through the Sanghatana Mantra and Vande Mataram.

At 11:00 AM, we were honored to host Smt. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Patil, who conducted a fascinating session on the Festivals of India. She beautifully illustrated how every festival is perfectly synced with nature and its cycles.

The highlight was our interactive session from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, where students were invited to share how they celebrated their favorite festivals. We were thrilled by the sheer enthusiasm and participation from so many of our bright young minds!

We concluded the day's classes at 1:00 PM, standing together for the National Anthem.

What a memorable day of cultural appreciation and joyful discovery!

Dhanyavaad 🙏🏻

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We are delighted to share that today we successfully started our classes at Hubli.
The session was thoughtfully planned to help children know each other, bond together, and build team spirit. All the kids participated with great enthusiasm and joy.

The day began with Sanghatana Mantra, Vandemataram, and concluded at 12:00 noon with the National Anthem.

Mentors & Team Members present:

Adv. Smt. Jyoti Sanganal
Smt. Sheetal
Shri. Subhash Kharvi

*Senior Students present:

Chitra Aralikatti
Sakshi Dandoti
Pranati Sanganal
Soni Kharvi
Sutej Katti
Suchet Shivalli
Pruthvi
Sahana Karikatti

Today’s Session Highlights:

Introduction Activity
Who am I? – Sharing about ourselves
* Fun Ice-Breakers

The energy and enthusiasm of the children made the session lively and meaningful.

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