Additional Chief Secretary Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma

released it; both government and private schools can use it

2 to 4 minute videos with attractive animation and

visualization; commercial use is strictly prohibited

A choir of teachers and students provided voice; materials

will reach schools through digital media and PM e-Vidya

Lucknow, Oct 28 (HS): With the aim of making the daily prayer

meetings in the schools of Uttar Pradesh more effective, elegant, inspiring and

cultured, a special video compilation of 13 musical prayer songs has been

prepared by the State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET). In a grand

program organized at SIET Auditorium, Nishantganj (Lucknow) on Wednesday,

Additional Chief Secretary Basic and Secondary Education Partha Sarathi Sen

Sharma formally released this video compilation, made under the direction of

SIET Director Dr. Mukesh Chandra Agarwal.

On this occasion, the Additional Chief Secretary stated that

these inspirational prayers will not be limited to government or council

schools, but all government, aided, and private schools in the state will be

able to use them free of charge in their daily prayer meetings. However, any

commercial use of these videos will be strictly prohibited.

Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma said that prayer meetings are not

merely a formal routine, but rather a cornerstone of students' all-round

personality development. Through these songs, the seeds of discipline,

coexistence, sensitivity, positive thinking, moral values, social harmony, and

patriotism can be easily sown in the new generation.

Under the project Compilation of 13 Timeless Prayer

Songs, separate videos of 13 selected inspirational prayer songs have

been created. These include: Hum Honge Kamyaab, Itni Shakti

Hume Dena Daata, Humko Man Ki Shakti Dena, Paad Hai

Baadal Pe, Te Hai Teri Hai Zameen Te Aasman, O Lord, we are your

servants, You are our parents, you are our mothers and

fathers, Show us children the path of justice, Come

children, let us show you a glimpse of India, Tread on the path of

righteousness, Keep lighting light from light, and Keep

us under your protection. Each song is approximately two to four minutes

long, perfectly suited for prayer gatherings. To make these prayer songs both

child-friendly and effective, the videos incorporate high-quality audio

recordings, captivating visuals, animations, and a creative school-like

setting, making them extremely useful in smart classrooms and schools equipped

with digital screens.

A special feature of this compilation is that its choir

(chords) features melodious voices from students and dedicated teachers from

schools run by the Uttar Pradesh government. The video was produced by the

technical team at SIET in coordination with the Department of Basic and

Secondary Education. This content will be made available to all schools through

the Department of Education's official online portal, YouTube, WhatsApp, and

other social media handles.

Prior to the launch, Dr. Mukesh Chandra Agarwal, Director of

SIET, presented details of the institute's annual action plan and upcoming

initiatives. He explained that under the Educational Media Initiative 2026-27,

class-wise educational videos are being created through PM e-Vidya DTH

channels. Micro-learning videos are also being created for classes nine through

twelve to simplify complex scientific and mathematical concepts through short

videos. Under the podcast series, teaching innovations and experiments of

outstanding teachers who have received national and state teacher awards will

be broadcast through podcasts, providing inspiration to other teachers.

Furthermore, under the Career and Stress Management initiative, special digital

content is being developed for students' career guidance, skill development,

time management, and relief from exam stress.

Basic Education Director Anil Bhushan Chaturvedi, Joint

Director of Samagra Shiksha (SSA) Dr. Pawan Sachan, Joint Education Director

(Lucknow Division) Pradeep Kumar Singh, Joint Director of SCERT Vibha Mishra,

Quality Expert Anand Pandey, Administrative Officer of SIET Ajit Kumar Singh

along with many senior officers, teachers and technical experts of Basic and

Secondary Education Department were present in the function.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi