The General Conference & All-India Schools Festival is USO’s flagship event. Held in a different Indian city every 2 years, this 4-day event is attended by teachers and students from all over India. The event is divided into two parts:

• Conference, where all delegates deliberate on issues of global and social concern, and come up with actionable suggestions – collectively as a group –  on how these can be implemented in their immediate community. Peace March, Personal Development Session, Campfire and  Sightseeing Trip are also part of the agenda.
• Festival in which students compete in various competitions such as On-the-Spot Painting, Declamation (Hindi and English), Solo Dance, Group Dance and One-Act Play which is based on SDG-4 Quality Education . 

USO’s flagship event is  being conducted since 1951. The main purpose of organising such an event is to help students gain confidence in a protected environment.  Additionally, all delegates – teachers and students alike – shall have an opportunity to share their views on matters of global and social concern, while recognising and respecting the perspective of others.  

This event is instrumental in promoting valuable ideals such as ‘National Integration’, ‘Peace’, ‘Tolerance’, ‘We Are All Equal’, and so much more.  Not only will all delegates create a network, they will also benefit greatly by increasing awareness by interacting with the various participants nationally.  This shall greatly assist in each one taking one step closer to ‘Global Citizenship’.

The 62nd General Conference & All-India Schools Festival shall be held Friday, September 26, 2025, to Monday, September 29, 2025. Both days are inclusive, and delegates are required to attend all events.

The 62nd General Conference & All-India Schools Festival shall be held at the National Academy of Construction, Integrated Skill Training Academy, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh.

Schools may send their delegation of students and teachers as follows:

• Students of Std. 6-12 (Maximum of 10 students per school)
• Teachers (Max. of 3 teachers per school)

Schools may also send a teacher-only delegation of max. 2 teachers.

Rooted in our 75-year theme: Empower, Educate & Evolve, USO’s journey aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, ensuring inclusive, equitable, and lifelong learning for all.

Schools are required to fill out the online registration form and make the payment. (Click Here to Fill the Online Registration Form)

The list of delegates (teachers and students) are also required by USO.  (Click Here to download the excel template for delegates details)

Participation Fees (Same for All Schools):

• ₹2,000 per student (Standards 6–12)
• ₹2,500 per teacher (with student delegation)
• ₹3,000 per teacher (teacher-only delegation)

For Non-Member Schools, an additional one-time event registration fee of ₹1,000 is applicable (includes a 1-year USO Membership, valid until March 31, 2026).

The registration fee includes the following:

• Pick-up/drop-off from Muddanuru Railway Station to venue and back.
• All meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks –  starting with dinner on Thurs, Sept 25, 2025 to breakfast on Tues, Sept 30, 2025.
• Lodging facilities with separate buildings for boys and girls. 6-8 delegates in each room with bathrooms and bathing facilities at the far ends of each floor.
• Participation in all events, access to 4-day activities.

The registration fee does not include the following:

• Any form of travel or any other reimbursement.
• Any personal shopping expenses by delegates.
• Any articles purchased and used for personal purposes (soaps, lotions, creams etc.).
• Entry fee (if any areas of interest).