Various cultural activities were conducted during the academic year 2023-24 at DIET, Balangir. National days like Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Childrens’ Day are observed with cultural touch involving the D.El.Ed students and children of Prayogshala School. The main objectives underlining observation of these days is preserving the culture, remembering the past and acknowledging the struggle and sacrifices of the great freedom fighters of the country. During the observations, various theme based drama, songs, dance, debate, essay writing, quizzes are conducted which throw light on the unity and integrity of the nation. In the process, Prayogshala students are also trained by the D.El.ED students by one to one mentoring activity in which they too participate. It enhances the overall education ambience of the institution and promotes an environment of learning by doing.