Launch of “Become Adarsh” Project in Valsad District Schools
On 21st February 2026, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha officially launched the “Become Adarsh” project for primary school students of the Valsad district at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Tithal. The convention was a grand success, attended by over 1,400 principals and teachers from across the district.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by a panel of distinguished guests, including:

Shri Kanubhai Desai (Hon. Minister of Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals, Govt. of Gujarat)

Shri Dhavalbhai Patel (Hon. Member of Parliament, Valsad & Dang, and Lok Sabha Whip)

Shri Jitubhai Chaudhari (Hon. MLA, Kaprada)

Shri D.B. Vasava (District Primary Education Officer)

Shri Arjunbhai Patel (Deputy District Primary Education Officer)

Shri Gokulbhai Patel (President, District Primary Teachers’ Association)

Shri Ajitsinh Thakor (President, District Shaikshik Sangh)

Shri Ajaybhai Thakor (President, District HTAT Headmasters’ Association)

Pujya Vivekswarup Swami, Kothari of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Tithal, extended a warm floral and verbal welcome to all the dignitaries and educators.

Project Objectives and Implementation
The “Become Adarsh” initiative is designed to nurture moral values and character-building in children. Through this project, schools will be empowered with inspirational and value-based content delivered via the “Become Adarsh” mobile application. The convention provided a comprehensive roadmap for educators on implementing this character-building program in their respective schools.

A profound discourse was delivered by Pujya Gnannanayan Swami from Sarangpur on the theme: “Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye” (True Knowledge is That Which Liberates). He highlighted the transformative power of value-based education and its role in student development.

Concluding Remarks
In his concluding remarks, Hon. Minister Shri Kanubhai Desai lauded the extensive social and educational contributions of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. He urged all schools in the district to actively participate in the “Become Adarsh” project to build a stronger and more ethical society.

The event concluded with a collective resolve among all principals and teachers to take a firm step toward shaping a brighter and more virtuous future for India.