PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Jammu hosted the two-day Regional Level KVS Rashtriya Ekta Parv 2026–27 on August 3 and 4, bringing together young talents from across the Jammu Region to celebrate India’s cultural diversity and national unity.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shri Harshit Mishra, Deputy Commissioner, KVS Regional Office Jammu, as the Chief Guest. Shri Hari Singh and Jenab Islam Khan, Assistant Commissioners, KVS RO Jammu, attended as Guests of Honour. Other dignitaries included Nodal Officer Shri Amit Walter, Principal KV No. 2 Akhnoor; Shri Bhushan Kumar, Principal KV No. 1 Akhnoor; and Shri Akash Gupta, Principal, PM SHRI KV No. 1 Jammu, along with eminent professors from the University of Jammu.
A total of 216 students and 25 escorts from five KVS clusters—KV No. 1 Udhampur, KV No. 1 Jammu, KV No. 1 Srinagar, KV Bantalab and KV No. 3 Srinagar—participated in the event. The students showcased their talent through folk dance, vocal and instrumental music, theatre, traditional storytelling, visual arts, artefact displays and quiz competitions.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Harshit Mishra highlighted the role of such programmes in strengthening national integration, fostering unity and preserving India’s rich cultural heritage among students. The event concluded on a vibrant note under the guidance of Principal Shri Akash Gupta.
