Des Raj Vedhara DAV Centenary Public School Celebrates 40 Years with Kaushal Mela

Jalandhar, November 5, 2026: Marking a magnificent milestone in its illustrious journey, Des Raj Vedhara DAV Centenary Public School, Phillaur, organised a spectacular Kaushal Mela, titled "Aspire to Inspire – A Canvas of Careers", on 1st November. The event was organised as a special celebration of the school's 40 glorious years of excellence, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, skill development and holistic education.
The first day was graced by the esteemed presence of Justice N. K. Sud, Vice President, DAV College Managing Committee, and Ms Jaskiran Harika, Manager of the School, as the chief guests. 
The event was also honoured by the presence of distinguished educationists and principals from neighbouring DAV institutions, including Baljinder Singh, Principal, DAV Nakodar; Vinod Kumar, Principal, DMS Model Town; S. K. Gautam, Principal, DMS Dayanand Nagar, Jalandhar; Sanjeev Gujral, Principal, DAV Bilga; Sonali, Principal, DAV Kapurthala; Rajni Gupta, Principal, LJN DAV School, Jalandhar; Shiv, Teacher In-charge, DAV Nawanshahr; and Suman Sharma, Former Principal, DAV Phillaur. Their presence made the celebration even more memorable and reflected the spirit of unity and collaboration within the DAV fraternity.
The school campus transformed into a vibrant canvas of creativity, innovation and career exploration, featuring a series of thoughtfully designed thematic zones. These included Loops & Stitches, Future Verse, Vasudev Kutumbakam, The Artisan's Alley, Health & Fitness Zone, Fabric to Fashion, Lens & Legacy, The Healing Hands, Future to Fortune, Skygen and The Spotlight Studio.
Each zone unfolded a world of possibilities through captivating displays, innovative models, live demonstrations and interactive experiences. Students enthusiastically showcased diverse professional avenues.
Special emphasis was laid on introducing the educational qualifications, professional certifications, essential skills and career pathways associated with these emerging fields.
What made the mela particularly enriching was its experiential approach, allowing students to move beyond theoretical knowledge and gain first-hand exposure to the world of work. It beautifully translated the vision of NEP 2020 into practice by promoting vocational education, multidisciplinary learning, creativity, entrepreneurship and skill-based competencies.
Principal Dr Yogesh Gambhir expressed sincere gratitude to the visiting dignitaries for their valuable presence and encouragement.
The first day concluded on an inspiring note, celebrating four decades of educational excellence while opening new avenues of learning, exploration and opportunity for the young generation.