15 July, 2026 : New English Medium School (NEMS), Shaniwar Peth, Pune, celebrated Kalidas Day with great enthusiasm and reverence, honouring the rich heritage of Sanskrit while felicitating students for their outstanding achievements in the State-level Sanskrit Competitive Examination.

The programme commenced with a warm welcome to the dignitaries, teachers, parents and students. This was followed by an informative presentation on the significance of Kalidas Day by Shraddha Pansare (Std. IX-B) and Arnav Kulkarni (Std. IX-A), who highlighted the remarkable literary contributions of the great Sanskrit poet Mahakavi Kalidas.

The ceremonial lighting of the lamp was performed by the Headmistress of the Primary Section, Mrs. Hemangi Deshmukh, and the In-charge Headmistress of the Secondary Section, Mrs. Asavari Singasane, marking the auspicious beginning of the celebration.

The highlight of the programme was the felicitation of students who brought laurels to the school in the State-level Sanskrit Competitive Examination, organised by Ravikirti Sanskrit Study Centre, Sangli, under the Extension Service Board of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. The school achieved remarkable success, with eight students receiving State-level awards, fifteen students securing District-level honours, and seven students earning School-level prizes.

The State-level award winners were Shreya Chintamani Walvekar, Srushti Suyash Kulkarni, Swarda Kedar Rajguru, Swaroop Piyush Tiwari, Neerja Rohit Gandhile, Sarthak Suyash Kulkarni, Reyansh Rishikesh Nanekar, and Avani Sagar Lanjekar. Their exceptional performance brought immense pride to the school.

Former SSC (Std. X) students and their parents also graced the occasion, making the celebration even more memorable. The gathering applauded the sincere efforts of the students, the unwavering support of their parents, and the dedicated guidance of the Sanskrit teachers Mrs. Neeraja Belsare, Mrs. Anagha Polekar, and Mrs. Akshada Inamdar, whose commitment played a vital role in this remarkable achievement.

The programme concluded on a patriotic and spiritual note with the collective chanting of the Ekatmata Mantra in Sanskrit, leaving everyone inspired and reinforcing the importance of preserving India's rich cultural and linguistic heritage.