On World Mental Health Day 2025, RINPAS and Psychographic Society, Ranchi organized the Jharkhand Inter-School Declamation Contest 2025.
On World Mental Health Day 2025, RINPAS and Psychographic Society, Ranchi organized the Jharkhand Inter-School Declamation Contest 2025. 28 schools participated, presenting speeches on “Healthy Mind, Healthy Life,” promoting mental health awareness, student motivation, and self-expression.
The event revolved around the theme “Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, inspiring students to voice their perspectives on emotional health, resilience, and mental strength in today’s fast-paced world.
🌿 Purpose and Vision
The contest was designed to:
• Encourage mental health awareness among students.
• Create an open environment for expression and empathy.
• Foster collaboration between psychiatry and education.
• Recognize that mental wellness and academic success go hand in hand.
🎓 Chief Guest and Dignitaries
The event was inaugurated by Dr. V. K. Choudhary, Director, Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
In his address, Dr. Choudhary highlighted the crucial role of schools in shaping emotionally healthy children.
“Mental wellness is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Encouraging students to speak, express, and understand emotions is the foundation of a healthy society,” said Dr. Choudhary.
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Amool Ranjan Singh, Director, RINPAS, emphasized the legacy of RINPAS in promoting community mental health.
“When mental health becomes part of classroom dialogue, we nurture a generation that is confident, compassionate, and capable,” he said.
💡 Psychographic Society’s Contribution
The event was conceptually designed and coordinated by the Psychographic Society, led by Mr. Vikas Kumar, Director of Psychographic Society, Ranchi.
In his address, Mr. Kumar highlighted the importance of nurturing students’ mental strength and decision-making abilities alongside their academic goals. He stated:
“At Psychographic Society, our vision is to empower students not only to achieve academic excellence but also to understand themselves — emotionally, mentally, and socially.”
He thanked the participating schools, teachers, and RINPAS faculty for their wholehearted support in making the event a grand success.
🌟 Motivational Session by Mr. Prasoon Jha (AIR 1, IIT-JEE 1993)
Adding a spark of inspiration, Mr. Prasoon Jha, All India Rank 1 in IIT-JEE 1993, shared his journey of focus, discipline, and inner peace.
“Academic success is temporary; mental strength is permanent. A balanced mind helps you face both victory and failure with grace,” he told students, motivating everyone to view challenges positively.
🏆 Contest Highlights
Over 28 leading schools from across Jharkhand participated in the declamation contest. Students delivered compelling speeches in both English and Hindi, addressing key aspects of mental and emotional well-being.
🗣️ English Declamation Winners
🥇 Pandhuri Mishra — Delhi Public School, Ranchi
🥈 Vaibhavi Srivastava — DAV, Hazaribagh
🥉 Minaj Iqbal — St. Xavier’s School, Doranda
🗣️ Hindi Declamation Winners
🥇 Harsh Rajvardhan — Sharda Global School, Ranchi
🥈 Shraddha Narayan — St. Xavier’s School, Doranda
🥉 Anuska Sharma — Delhi Public School, Bokaro
All winners were felicitated with Certificates of Achievement and Trophies presented by the dignitaries.
🏅 Every Participant Recognized
One of the most heartwarming aspects of the event was that every participating student received a Certificate of Appreciation and a Medal for their effort and participation.
This gesture reflected the spirit of inclusivity — celebrating expression over competition and ensuring every student felt encouraged and valued for speaking about mental health.
“Recognition builds confidence. Every child who spoke today took one step toward breaking the stigma around mental health,” said Mr. Vikas Kumar.
🏫 Participating Schools
Acharyakulam
Anita Intermediate College, Kanke
Calcutta Public School
Cambrian Public School, Kanke
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro
CM School of Excellence (Girls), Bariatu
DAV Bariatu
DAV Hazaribagh
DAV Hehal
DAV Kapildev
DAV Nirja Sahay
DAV Public School, Sector 4
Dayanand Public School, Pundag
Delhi Public School, Bokaro
Delhi Public School, Ranchi
Delhi Public School, Chas
Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali
Kairali School
Lady K.C. Roy Memorial School
Loreto Convent
Manan Vidya Public School
Sharda Global School
South Point, Bundu
S.R. DAV, Pundag
Sri Agrasen School
St. Xavier’s School, Doranda
Vidya Vikas Public School
Surendranath Centenary School
👥 Organizing Team
The program was coordinated by Dr. Mashroor Jahan, Dr. Sujeet Kumar Mishra, Dr. Abhinav Kumar, and Mr. Rahul Sharma from RINPAS.
The outreach and school coordination were managed by the Psychographic Society team.
🌈 Conclusion
The Jharkhand Inter-School Declamation Contest 2025 was not just a competition — it was a movement for awareness, empathy, and expression.
Through the collective efforts of RINPAS and Psychographic Society, Ranchi, the event reminded everyone that mental health and education are inseparable pillars of progress.
“Healthy Mind, Healthy Life — Together for a Mentally Strong Jharkhand.”
