20/08/2026
Delhi Public School Faridabad proudly hosted its Investiture Ceremony of the senior wing on August 18, 2026. It was a celebration of the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing responsible, well-rounded leaders.
The guests were welcomed with a performance by the school NCC band. The Chief Guest for the day was, Major General Ravinder Kumar, SM, VSM, Additional Director General, NCC Directorate Delhi, with over 33 years of distinguished military service, marked by extensive operational, command, staff and instructional experience. His presence added immense dignity and meaning to the event.
The programme began with the school choir followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Welcoming the gathering, the Principal Ms. Sangeeta Chakravarty thanked the Chief Guest for blessing the new leaders. She spoke passionately about hosting the investiture on SEWAM day. She stated that the essence of leadership lies in taking responsibility for those who cannot raise a voice for their rights. She emphasized the need to nurture leadership qualities in students—not just to guide others but also to shape a nation that will become the world leader.
The highlight of the ceremony was the formal induction of the newly elected Student Council. With pride and enthusiasm, the students took the oath of office, administered by the Chief Guest himself. This solemn moment symbolized their commitment to upholding the values of integrity, discipline and service. The eloquent speeches delivered by Head Girls, Aarna Sharma and Bhargavi Tiwari and Head Boy, Sanskar Mahopatra reflected their journey in School & shaping of their personalities , their vision and the true spirit of leadership.
The cultural presentation, “Empowered Youth" highlighted how today’s youth are empowered to raise their voices against system shortcomings, champion environmental causes and embrace sustainable practices. It reflected their commitment to shaping a more sustainable and responsible Viksit Bharat. The mesmerizing dance rendition inspired the audience to face life's challenges with courage, self belief, and determination to rise above every obstacle that comes our way.
In his address, the Chief Guest shared that the subconscious mind is a very powerful tool for the human being. The development of the subconscious mind begins in the womb and lasts till the first eight years of the child's life. This forms the ground for everything in life, especially decision making . He told the children that they should not run after material pursuits but imbibe the right values and practise them in their lives. He said, being in the armed forces, the Nation comes first and foremost for him just like our school motto Service before Self.
The ceremony concluded on a gracious note with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Vice Principal, Ms. Jyoti Dhall, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, parents, teachers and students for making the event a resounding success.
