3 October 2026, UJIRE —The School officially inaugurated its ‘STEP UP 2026 – Step Towards Responsible Citizenship’ program on October 3, an initiative designed specifically for its 10th-grade students.The comprehensive training camp is scheduled to run on the school premises from October 3 to October 7, featuring a variety of interactive activities and educational sessions. The core objective of the program is to cultivate essential life skills among the student body, focusing on developing self-confidence, leadership qualities, social concern, and the foundational virtues of responsible citizenship.The event was officially inaugurated by S.N. Kakatkar, Academic Coordinator of SDM Educational Institutions. In his inaugural address, Kakatkar emphasized that students must mold themselves into responsible citizens alongside their traditional academic pursuits. He urged the attendees to actively develop discipline, responsibility, leadership traits, and positive thinking to ensure long-term success in their lives. The Principal Manamohan Naik K.G. presided over the camp’s launch proceedings. The inaugural ceremony also featured active student participation across all major roles, with Ninad hosting the event, Akash delivering the welcome address, and Atulya Teja proposing the formal vote of thanks.