Bharat Vikas Parishad Celebrates Pre-Holi
Udaipur Times; March 24, 2013
Udaipur: Bharat Vikas Parishad, a social enterprise, organized a pre-celebration of Holi festival at Devendra Dham located near Celebration Mall. The short event also consisted of announcement of the new Executive Board members.

New executive members elected include, Gopal Parikh, President; Sushila Mehta, Secretary and Basant Porwal, Treasurer. The retiring Executive board consisted of Kamlesh Dhuppad; President, Pinky Mandawat, Secretary and Lalit Maheshwari, Treasurer.

Elections were conducted by Ramji Vaishnav, while the program was coordinated by Seema Samar and Seema Bhandari. Apart from the formal procedures, members enjoyed a few rounds of Housie, and songs were sung by members.

Seema Samar, while talking to UT said, "we are adhered to social development and very particular about our group and social projects related to it."

New executive members were appreciated by Bharat Vikas Parishad (Pranth), a head body of the group. The get together concluded with a gala dinner at Devendra Dham. Board members wished festival greetings to all the group members and the public.

Varanasi marks 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand
Times of India: 13 January 2013
Varanasi: The 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand was observed in the city on Saturday. Many social organisations organised various programmes to mark the occasion. Children's Parliament of Vishal Bharat Sansthan organised a special winter session of the parliament to commemorate the occasion. Students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) also organised an interactive session with Swami Varishthanand of Ram Krishna Mission Home of Service in IIT-BHU premises on Saturday. Several competitions were also held. Meanwhile, Malviya Mulya Anusheelan Kendra, BHU organised a seminar on 'Youth Consiousness and Swami Vivekanand' at Malviya Bhawan on Saturday. Besides, Bharat Vikas Parishad carried out an awareness rally from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University to mark the occasion.

Powai Blood Donation by Bharat Vikas Parishad
First Post: 19 December 2012
Powai (Mumbai) : Bharat Vikas Parishad held Blood Donation camp at ‘Powai English High School’ on 09 Dec 2012 and was well attended. This Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by Prashant Sharmaji. He liked the good work done by NGO Bharat Vikas Parishad. The Hiranandani Hospital participated. The Shiv Sena Shakha Pramukh, Mr. Nilesh Salunkhe came and supported the noble cause. He spoke of the necessity of Blood Donation.

JKMS Qualifies For State Level Competition Of Bharat Ko Jano
Early Times;  November 29, 2012
Jammu: A quiz competition "Bharat Ko jano" was organized by the Talab Tillo branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad on 29th Nov in the premises of JK Montessorie Sr. Sec School Talab Tillo Jammu. The competition was held in two categories viz. Junior group and the senior group. There were nine rounds of testing the Knowledge and understanding about the culture, tradition and heritage of India among our new generation which is virtually cut off from all this. It proved all so interesting, innovative & purposeful. Function began with the lightning of lamps. The president of Talab Tillo branch welcomed the guests & participants while vote of Thanks was given by the secretary. The winners were awarded with the trophies and the certificates. Chief guest praised the noble work of spreading awareness about the great glory and the cultural heritage of India among the young. He appreciated the interest and hard work of organizers and the participants. In the end, light refreshment is served to all.

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BVP organises national group song competition
State Times; 25 October 2012
JAMMU: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) J and K organised national group song competition at Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhi Nagar, Jammu in which 16 teams from various branches participated.

On the occasion Minister for Revenue, Raman Bhalla was the Chief Guest. Principal GCW Gandhi Nagar, Prof. Kiran Bakshi, Special Guest, Rajeev Kumar Gubgotra, Central Observer, J.S Nagpal and National Convener, Dr. Santosh Gupta also graced the occasion.
BVP State President, Prof. D.R Kotwal welcomed the Chief Guest and briefed the activities of BVP of the Prant.

J.S Nagpal appreciated the role of organisers. Dr. Santosh Gupta presented National Scenario of the BVP and various programme organised besides giving examples of some outstanding centres run by BVP like Diagnostic Centre of Chandigarh, Viklang Sahayata, Punnervas of Ludhiana and Delhi and Super specialty Hospital of Rajasthan.

Speaking on the occasion Bhalla appreciated the role of BVP in inculcating the Bhartiya Sanskriti and Sanskar of Desh Bhagti by organizing such programmes in schools where children take active part. Prof Bakshi and Gubgotra also spoke the occasion.

The programme was compeered by BVP Vice President, Arun Sharma and Madhavi, a Radio Artist. Vote of thanks was presented by BVP General Sectary, Vijay Sharma. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.

In Hindi songs first, second and third positions were awarded to the teams of Heritage School, DPS and Shiksha Niketan respectively and in Sanskrit group Jodhamal School clinched first position, DPS and S.D Tara Puri bagged second and third position respectively.

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