Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Venkaiah Naidu Inaugurates Vivekananda Human Excellence Centre
M. Venkaiah Naidu, the former vice president of India, opened a new center called the Vivekananda Human Excellence Centre (VHEC) in Vijayawada.
This center, built by the Ramakrishna Mission, aims to teach young people about values, service, and spiritual discipline.
The event included speeches, cultural programs, and a special meeting for youth.
The Ramakrishna Mission was praised for its work in helping people during natural disasters and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Venkaiah Naidu and other important people were honored for their contributions.
M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the Vivekananda Human Excellence Centre (VHEC) in Vijayawada, built at a cost of ₹8.5 crore.
The VHEC is described as a sanctuary of character and a beacon of knowledge for youth.
The event included cultural programs and a Vivekananda Youth Conclave, focusing on youth empowerment.
Gautamananda Maharaj, president of the Ramakrishna Mission, spoke about the importance of value-based education and urged youth to embrace service, sacrifice, and spiritual discipline.
The Ramakrishna Mission was honored for its selfless service during natural calamities and the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Who
- M. Venkaiah Naidu, Gautamananda Maharaj, Ramakrishna Mission
- What
- Inauguration of Vivekananda Human Excellence Centre (VHEC)
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Gandhi Nagar, Vijayawada, India
- Why
- To promote youth empowerment, service, sacrifice, and spiritual discipline
- Location
- Vijayawada, India
- Event
- Inauguration of Vivekananda Human Excellence Centre (VHEC)
- Cost
- ₹8.5 crore
- Key Speaker
- M. Venkaiah Naidu
- Honorees
- Gautamananda Maharaj, Gokaraju Ganga Raju, Kamineni Srinivas, Koratala Siva
- Focus
- Youth empowerment, service, sacrifice, spiritual discipline
- Institution
- Ramakrishna Mission