A Republic Day Initiative Brings Inclusion and Shared Citizenship Into Focus at DPS Hinjawadi

Dr. Jaya Parekh, Principal Learner, Delhi Public School Hinjawadi, says Khushi Utsav reflects the role of schools in nurturing empathy, equality, and constitutional values among children

Delhi Public School Hinjawadi marked Republic Day 2026 through Khushi Utsav and Khushi Bazaar, an on-campus initiative designed to translate constitutional values of empathy, inclusion, and shared citizenship into lived experience for students and the wider community.
As part of the programme, the school hosted 50 families from a nearby Zilla Parishad school in Nande village, welcoming students and their family members as special guests. Utility and learning kits were distributed in a manner that emphasised dignity and equality, reinforcing the idea that social responsibility must be practised with respect and sensitivity.

Student participation formed the core of the initiative. Learners across age groups engaged actively in organising and supporting the event, experiencing first-hand the value of service as a form of learning. Parent-led stalls added warmth and vibrancy to the occasion, with food counters, ice cream stalls, and simple game stations offered as gestures of sharing rather than commerce. Adventure and activity zones were also set up to ensure that visiting children and families experienced the day as one of joy and inclusion.
A symbolic highlight of the celebration was the flag unfurling ceremony, jointly conducted by the youngest child from the visiting ZP school and the Principal of DPS Hinjawadi. The moment reflected the spirit of equality and collective national pride, reinforcing the message that citizenship belongs equally to every child.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jaya Parekh, Principal Learner of Delhi Public School Hinjawadi, spoke about unity in diversity and the strength that emerges from shared responsibility. She emphasised that all children are equal, and that the joy of sharing and learning together plays a powerful role in shaping values that extend beyond the classroom.
The initiative received strong appreciation from the visiting ZP school’s Principal, teachers, and students, who acknowledged the school’s culture of inclusion, the involvement of students and parents, and the thoughtful intent behind the programme.

Conceived as the beginning of a longer journey, Khushi Utsav and Khushi Bazaar are planned to become an annual Republic Day tradition at DPS Hinjawadi. The school views the initiative as part of its broader educational philosophy, which holds that education must develop not only academic competence, but also empathy, responsibility, and active citizenship.

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