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Will to Lead 87 National Counsellor for CBSE Training atAhmedabad As Principal, I have been providing timely guidance I got an opportunity to attend the Five Days Workshop related to CBSE examinations. I am counseling at IIM Ahmedabad, which trained us with various children from all over India and am available 24 hours showcases and cases of educative incidents in various for the stressed out children. I am also providing institutions. counseling to parents of Saral Ahsaas children about current social and health issues. As an energetic and I was instrumental in organizing a seminar under the innovative Principal, I engage students in dialogue and name “Preparing 21st Century Educators”. Sh. Vineet collaboration. Joshi, Chairman, CBSE, was the Chief Guest of this seminar. Mrs. Sadhana Parashar was the main person The Chairman of CBSE appointed me as National who was instrumental in this workshop. The workshop Counselor to help the students on the helpline. I was organized in Hotel J.W. Marriot. There were many became very popular as a CBSE Counselor. I used to resource persons. The 50 school heads gathered to give counseling to children of board exams twice a share their experience and learn from one another. Mr. year, once before the exams and the second time after Ashok Ganguly, Former Chairman, read the keynote the result used to be declared. As students develop a lot address. The educators continue to meet and build a of stress before exams due to a lack of regular self- dynamic professional community that will support best study, I used to reduce their stress level by giving them practices and spread innovative teaching methods to study tips. After the result is declared, I provided them other schools or districts. Mr. Navin Joshi, Publisher with career counseling. Counseling at the state and and Managing Director of Viva Publication, was national level is being handled by me for the last twenty playing a vital role in this workshop. years. Children are put at ease as most of them panic and feel stressed out as they feel that whatever they try Conclusive workshop organized by Sh. Krishan to learn, they forget — my tips for retaining the syllabi Mohan Ji, Former Home Secretary, Chandigarh used to help them a lot. I am still on the job as a Administration. counselor. I also have acted as an advisor to various institutions of Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana. ViewPoint Chairperson of National and For more than 25 years, KB DAV Sahodaya School has been driven by a simple truth : Tri-city Complex Experience deepens learning like nothing else can. Today, that truth has I have been appointed as Chairperson of the National never been more relevant. Experience Sahodaya School Complex and have worked for propels you beyond the confines of around 50 member schools from tri-city. Various one discipline or degree to a lifetime of meetings have been conducted under the banner of the growth, learning, and knowledge Sahodaya School Complex. Innovative teaching creation, anytime, anywhere. methods have been taught to School Principals, and several monthly meetings are conducted.

88 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Sh. Krishan Mohan Ji, a renowned Resource Person, through the website, children's reports are being sent organized a workshop at KB DAV Senior Secondary through emails. I have developed and improvised every Public School for school teachers from 9.00 a.m. to classroom through Smart Boards, LED TVs, and 5.00 p.m. on Ethics and Values. He gave a PowerPoint teachers create content for every subject. Training is Presentation and impressed the teachers thoroughly by imparted to the school's teachers through training providing several examples and case studies sessions, and the resource room is set up in the school. highlighting the ethics and moral values to be Transfer of learning is continuously checked in schools inculcated amount students to uplift them. Sh. Krishan by me as a Regional Director. Regular workshops and Mohan organized two workshops in school. in-service programs have been implemented in my zone. My school teachers prepare PowerPoint Inherited values form the Aryas – I have held steadfast Presentations, Worksheets, Assignments, Workbooks, to the values of Arya Samaj and am a rm believer in Study Plans, Play Plans and Summer Assignments the values of Arya Samaj. I left no stone unturned to designed for their Classroom Use. introduce the students and staff to an essential building block of life – Tradition. The school has hosted a Kailash Bahl Netball general meeting of all eminent members of Arya Samaj Championship Trophy under Late Swami Sumedhanand Ji, President, Arya Pradeshik Pratinidi Sabha, New Delhi, and Sh. Punam I also became President of the Kailash Bahl Netball Suri Ji, President, DAV College Managing Committee, Trophy of the North Region. Leading schools of the tri- New Delhi, also visited the school on several occasions city participate in this championship in memory of and blessed the teachers and students. Mrs. Kailash Bahl. The winners get a magnicent Trophy every year. It has now become a regular feature Kailash Bahl Cricket of the school. Netball became very popular under my Championship Trophy Presidentship. Many students of the KBDAV School have also become National players. The game is played I have been an executive member of the North Level not only at the state level but also at the national level. Women Cricket Championship under the aegis of Mrs. Rani Sharma and Mrs. Satinder Dhillon. Women Cricket Tournament is held every year and Mementos are given to the girls who participate and a running trophy given to the winning team. The host school also sponsors the tournament. Strengthening ties at the Global level I visited European, American, Canadian, and Schools of Asian countries to understand their educational system. I have picked up many ideas from these schools and implemented them in KBDAV. Online studies, SMS to parents, informing news of school

Will to Lead 89 DAV Pride Awards KBDAV-7 got the 'Pride of DAV Award' six times for outstanding and excellent results under my Principalship. The school is known as one of the best in tri-city for studies. I had formulated a different methodology for board exams. The importance of self-study was stressed. Students used to go through class tests for every lesson twice a year before the half-yearly and nal exams. Students were also given review exams for every chapter on the pattern of board exams. It is very satisfying when children go to the exam center well prepared, with no stress, no anxiety, and a tension- free and balanced mind. Every child was assessed based on their performance, results, behavior, and their interest in studies. I have been dealing with problem children. Proper counseling was provided to such students. Such students could not focus on their studies because of domestic issues. Here I would like to mention about one of my brilliant students. That girl was an intelligent child, but as the board exams came closer, she started losing interest in studies, which was quite evident. When the matter was reported to me by teachers, I called the girl and tried to extract the reason for her losing interest in her studies. Slowly and gradually, she shared that there has been a dispute between her parents, when her mother suddenly left the house. The child was given counseling, and I immediately called both parents separately and heard their grievances towards each other. After listening to both of them, I counseled them individually and cooled them down by indicating their responsibilities towards their daughter. Ego issues were affecting the child's mental health. Finally, both parents reconciled with

90 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography each and started living together again. The daughter board exams with 77% marks. My experiment was started getting full attention from both parents, and the successful. He was surrounded by so many teachers girl started focusing on her studies. Both parents were complaining about him, and his son felt embarrassed wise enough to realize their mistakes and started and shameful. That gave him a big jolt, and he started working together on a child under my guidelines. The preparing for exams. I understand that step was very child got excellent marks in her exams. harsh and below the dignity of such a special person, but I treated him as a parent only. Justice Kehar is Here I would like to mention a particular case. The regularly in touch with me and praised my approach child belonged to Justice Kehar, who was Justice of the towards his son. Today his son is a highly placed Supreme Court and was about to become Chief Justice practicing advocate. We, even, consult him for our of India. Justice Kehar was a very noble man, down to school cases. Many of our students are placed in very earth. His son, Virender, somehow got distracted from high positions in India and abroad. They are doctors, studies. He did not bring his course books, copies, etc., IIT Engineers, Merchant Navy Employees, and many to school. I used to call his mother, Mrs. Madhu Kehar, have their businesses. Inayat Singh, another child, was to meet me regarding her son. She seemed to be the founder student. She joined Merchant Navy, the helpless. So I became very strict with the child without rst girl child to Join Merchant Navy. Today she is an thinking that he is the son of the Chief Justice of India. exceptional Navy Ofcer. I used to call Justice Kehar to meet me, and he used to A son of a cook studying in our school was a poor, very feel very bad regarding his son. Justice Kehar had his needy student. He was given extra attention and passed reasons. Whenever he visited my ofce, he used to keep with ying colors. Today that child is in Singapore his eet of security guards at the gate only. He never working in a big company. was escorted by security guards at the door of my ofce. As time has approaching close to CBSE Board My main concern used to be to make the child focus on exams, Virender did not show any sign of self-study and emerge as a good student. Due to the improvement. blessings of my mentor and my father-in-law, I could achieve that success in my career. I always wanted that Justice Kehar was a very humble person. We called him my students should be all-rounders. We produced to school at 2.00 p.m. He was made to sit in the Nursery excellent singers, excellent dancers, and excellent Class on a tiny baby chair. Teachers started telling him event managers. The Tri-City will never forget the that since his child is not showing any inclination Teachers' Day Celebrations, the House shows, and the towards his studies, we have nally decided to retain Annual Day celebrations. his Roll Number and stop his appearance in Board Exams. Justice Kehar was left with no choice. He left Poorvi Koutish, a founder child of school admitted in school with a heavy heart but did not compel us for the Pre-Nursery class, was trained in vocal music. She issue of his Roll Number etc. emerged as an excellent singer in school. After her school, she participated in Indian Idol. She was The child was nally issued a Roll Number on the last declared 2nd best. She joined A.R. Rehman's School at day, just one day before exams. We made him appear in Chennai and is now participating in shows in India and exams. The Technique worked very well. The day abroad. Vanya Mishra, another brilliant child of the result was declared with crossed ngers rst child school, participated in Fashion Shows, became Miss whose result I checked was Virender’s. It was such a India, and brought a name to the school. happy surprise when I saw that he had qualied for

Starting of Will to Lead 91 Saral Ahsaas 91 School I always wished to adopt poor children and educate them for free. So I started looking for the poor children. In the rst phase, 40 children from Bapu Dham Colony were taken with the primary aim to provide quality education to these children. They were provided free uniforms, books, transport, and education. A separate wing was created for these children under the name 'SaralAhsaas'. The selection of these children was very challenging. Bapu Dham Colony in Sector 26 is very close to the school. My teachers and I used to visit their homes and collect complete information about families' status, earnings, source of daily living, and the number of children in their families. We also involved the Mayor of that area. To our surprise, the income was kept hidden. However, they were asked to get the income certied through the SDM, Chandigarh. Anyway, the rst lot of 40 children was admitted. They were the poorest of the poor. Their parents were involved in cleaning and collecting garbage, doing household work, cleaning the dishes and clothes, etc. Those children were not going to any school. I prepared their list myself and admitted them under the banner of \"Saral Ahsaas.\" Sh. Krishan Mohan, Home-cum-Education Secretary, Chandigarh, inaugurated the Saral Ahsaas – School for the underprivileged. The main school teachers taught them the same syllabus as that of other students in a separate block.

92 Recruitment The starting of kindergarten classes for poor of Saral Ahsaas children from Bapu Dham Colony. The first generation of learners shall avail free quality Kids - 2005 education, uniform, books, stationery and transport services through this humanitarian act.

Will to Lead 93 Inauguration of Saral Ahsaas Saral Ahsaas - Idea worth spreading Dear Smt. Madhu Bahl JI, Thank you for inviting me as the Chief Guest in annual day celebrations of KB DAV School and inauguration of ‘Saral Ahsaas’ - a School for the under privileged section of the Society, on 21st February, 2008 in Chandigarh. I was deeply impressed with the performances of the young children of your school, showcasing not only different traditions and cultures in the society but also conveying the message of UNITY for our great Nation, which is so timely and appropriate. I appreciate the idea behind ‘Saral Ahsaas’ for imparting totally free education to children from under privileged and poor families of the society. The need of the hour is that there should be many more such sincere efforts by academic and philanthropic organizations so that no child in this country remains without education, food, clothing and prosperous future. My best wishes to you for all your future endeavors. Regards, Yours sincerely, (RENUKA CHOWDHARY) Ministry of State, Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India, New Delhi - 110 001

94 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography These children were given training in hygiene, the I had another brilliant idea to help these low-income counseling of their parents was conducted regularly. families. We adopted the mothers of these children as They became an integral part of our school. The school Sweepers and paid them a good salary. These ladies, met all expenditures on their studies, cultural too, are now totally changed and are doing their work in programs, and other activities. the school. KB DAV School is the only school that has done this noble work by adopting a large number of No outside people were permitted to give them any these children in Saral Ahsaas school. The school has eatables. They were given personal grooming and not taken any grant or nancial help from any other training. I could observe that it had become difcult to source. recognize them as those who belonged to the needy families. Saral Ahsaas children used to participate in 'Saral Ahsaas' name was given at the advice of Sh. G.P. every event of the school. Chopra Ji's wife, whose name was 'Sarla Chopra.' She was a very noble soul. Every time I met her at her I arranged for a team of teachers to shortlist the poorest residence, she would never let me come back without of poor children. Three hundred fty children were gifts. I met her last on my return journey from shortlisted. The adoption ceremony was done by Columbia, where I had gone as a Team Leader of the organizing a spiritual prayer, and cultural events were Roller Skating Federation of India. When I met her, she also showcased. Mrs. Renuka Chaudhary, Minister of and Sh. G. P. Chopra Ji asked me about my experiences State, Child Welfare, was invited to do the honor.Along at Columbia. with her, Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji's daughter Mrs. Sudha Chandran graced the occasion. All other local ofce On 26th January, I was given the 'State Honour' by the bearers and parents of these children were also invited. Chandigarh Administration for this noble work. It was given to me by Advisor, Chandigarh Administration. Mrs. Renuka Chaudhary had a lot of praise for our Saral Ahassa is a school for underprivileged children, school because of our school's noble work. DPI and it is very close to my heart. I hope that it continues Education, Mr. Setia, Mrs. Keshni Anand Arora, IAS, as it is inconclusive job! Secretary of State also joined. ViewPoint Mrs. Renuka Chaudhary, after the adoption of these 350 more children, congratulated the school. These Working with the Saral Ahsaas children have now reached up to Class X and beyond! children comes with an underlying aim to help them break free from the cycle of poverty and become forerunners in striving for a better future for themselves and their families”, says Principal Mrs. Madhu Bahl, with a firm conviction.

Will to Lead 95 B.S. Bahl, Chairman If our country fails in its responsibility to educate every child, we are likely to fail in many other areas. But if we succeed in educating our youth, many other successes will follow throughout our country and in the lives of our citizens

96 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Testimonials Padam Bhushan Shri G.P. Chopra Ji Padam Shree Shri Punam Suri Ji Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal President - DAV CMC, New Delhi President - DAV CMC, New Delhi Minister of Parliamentary Affairs It is a pleasure to write and to write again and The education of children is an enormous Madhu Bahl is a veritable blend of again to one of our Best Principals. When responsibility. Your approach towards pragmatism, vision and strong administrative could one find a person like you? education and your effort at creating a culture capabilities. However, it is her humane touch that strengthens faith and values integrity and Will to lend dignity to the disadvantaged Today, the DAV family has all reasons to above all, is indeed commendable. groups like, the children from Bapu Dham celebrate. As an institution, you have always Colony, Chandigarh, whom she adopted a few set high standards for yourselves and your Your selfless act of adopting children from years ago and in doing so, brought in a real students. Your endeavour of adopting 400 Bapu Dham Slum Colony and providing them reform in Education. children from one of the poorest sections of free and quality education at par with society and in lieu, giving them a new lease of mainstream schooling reflects your She is consistent in her determination and the life speaks volumes of the ideology that DAVs compassion towards humanity and respect small group of 40 students from Ahsaas imbibe. for people from all backgrounds and walks of School has grown into a formidable 450 life. children of Saral Ahsaas, thus making a Your compassionate act and investment, both success of her effort to integrate the slum monetary and personal, shall go a long way in I have deep impressions of your all round children into main stream education. giving shape to the dreams of these poor personality and overwhelming compassion. I children, who will benefit immensely from stand committed with you and value your Coming from a distinguished family of your expertise as a educationist and mentor. exemplary act of starting Saral Ahsaas - a Educationists, she has been able to transfer parallel school for the underprivileged. I her experience, wisdom, good judgement and Accept my heartiest congratulations on this commend your efforts and wish you all the information into making her mission of momentous step which shall change the face success and extend my heartiest providing free education and contributing of education in the times to come and spread congratulations for the same. constructively towards community services, fragrance, beauty and smiles all around. a reality.

Testimonials Will to Lead 97 Shri H.R. Gandhar Ji Shri Randeep Surrjewala Dr. Nisha Peshin Vice Presiden & Advisor to President- DAV CMC Spokesperson of Indian National Congress Director - Public Schools, DAV CMC I congratulate you on your spirit of endeavour In the area of tri-city of Chandigarh- KB DAV-7 has a strong social atmosphere and in actively promoting the cause of education Panchkula-Mohali, Mrs. Madhu Bahl has this momentous step has only strengthened and striving to provide opportunities to the first emerged as a leading educationist, a the fact that under your able leadership the generation of Saral Ahsaas learners. prominent social reformer, an energetic sports school continues to strive for excellence and enthusiast and as someone dedicated to tries to exceed itself at every opportunity Your ability and courage to stand community service. Under her leadership, KB available. independently is indeed praiseworthy. You DAV Senior Secondary Public School, have been serving the DAV institution with Sector 7-B, Chandigarh has emerged as an This marvelous achievement projects your distinction. We have lost the count of honours institute of learning with special focus on all abilities as a leader, a visionary along with your which have been conferred on you by the round analytical development of children. untiring dedication and zeal to bring about government and private agencies. It gives me School is also pioneer in encouraging renovations in the life of the downtrodden and great pleasure to know that your talent is being inclusive education by introducing a disadvantaged groups, who have for so long recognized by all. Your inspiration and programme for underprivileged children for remain sidelined. motivating push as a leading Principal shall ‘Saral Ahsaas’. take the Saral Ahsaas school to new levels of I wish the Saral Ahsaas – a school for achievements. She has been awarded National Award for underprivileged all the success and also take Best Teacher by Hon’ble President of India, this opportunity to applaud your meritorious I wish you all success and regard in realizing CBSE National Award by Minister for Human services to the society, in general and the DAV this long cherished passion of providing free Resources and State Award by Chandigarh family, in particular. quality education to the Saral Ahsaas family of Administration and Best Principal Award by 400 students. DAV Group of Institute besides many other honours and recognitions.

98 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Life at Saral Ahsaas

Will to Lead 99 We deliver defect- free education to more than 400 under privileged students. We have created the right conditions, the right climate for their growth and success. Success for us was not sudden. Determination, dedication, careful planning and hard work made it possible !

100 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Author of Biology Books In March 2017, I decided to go for knee replacement as I found some difculty climbing stairs, traveling, and going for a walk. I went to Fortis Hospital and showed my knee X-rays to Dr. Harsimran, a renowned Knee specialist. He advised me to go for knee replacement for both knees. I am a very pain-sensitive person, but Mrs. Sweety Bahl and Mrs. Reema Dewan built up my morale and encouraged me as both had undergone knee surgery themselves. I nally met Dr. Harsimran and xed up my surgery date on 12th March in the morning's early hours. I got an executive family suite booked for myself and got myself admitted to the hospital, along with my moral supporters. My adopted daughter Priyanka, Nisha, my Assistant, and Mrs. Sweety Bahl went with me to the hospital. The next day at 5.30 a.m., the nurse came to take me to the operation theatre. I was terried. The doctor gave me anesthesia, and I fell unconscious. I remember that when I was in the recovery room, Dr. Harsimran told me, \"Madam, both your knees have been operated on successfully.\" Now we are shifting you to the intensive care unit. I was under the inuence of anesthesia and had to stay in ICU for three to four days and was attended to very efciently by nurses and doctors. I was shifted to my room, and everyone gave me full support, but sometimes I used to get scared also. After 12 days

Will to Lead 101 stay in Fortis Hospital, I was relieved. My husband appointed a staff nurse to look after me at home. She started working as a caretaker, and we also engaged the physiotherapists to help me do knee exercises. One from Fortis Hospital, Mr. Jagjit Singh, and the other, Dr. Gaur, retired Physiotherapist from PGI, visited in the morning and evening to train me in rigorous exercises. Soon I was able to walk without any support of a walker or stick. As knees had to take time in healing, I thought of fullling my ambition of establishing myself as an author of Biology Books for 9th and 10th classes. I contacted Mr. Navin Joshi Ji of Viva Publishers. Viva Biology for Class 9th and 10th were written according to the latest NCERT syllabus prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The books' content is lucid and concise, supported by well-labeled diagrams, pictures, illustrators, and examples. DAV Brand Uniform Dr. Nisha Peshin, on the advice of President Sir, handed over the responsibility of preparing one DAV Brand Uniform for all students of every DAV institution. President Sir had some specic ideas in his mind. He wanted to introduce Salwar Kameez for girls of higher classes. It took me a year to prepare different designs. I would extend my thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Sidhu, parents of my school student, Anupreet Sidhu. They stood by me and kept a lot of patience as we went to Delhi with a dressed-up mannequin to show to uniform committee members. After prolonged exercise, the uniforms were nalized and announced. I can proudly say that my designed uniform is being used in all 900 DAV schools. The uniforms are exceptional in the cloth, and the design is incredible.

102 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Comprehensive System Equal Opportunity Public School, of Evaluation No Child Left Behind The school has a sound system of evaluation & This is the theme on which I was working very hard. assessment. The evolution of students is At KBDAV-7, I had developed such a system that continuous and comprehensive. Students are observed every child is observed very closely, whether brilliant daily, and necessary remedial action is taken as and or weakest. Due incentives in the form of scholarships when required. Besides class, unit, cycle, half-yearly are given to excellent students to boost their morale, test, and nal exams, the school has introduced an and remedial steps at the initial stages are taken to innovative review system. Before the nal exams, the improve and get the desired performance from the student gets the opportunity to revise the whole weak students. That's why, since its inception, the syllabus and, as a result, give the best result. school has always shown a 100% result. Remedial steps are in the form of individual attention, and special In the past teachers used to burden the children with a lesson planning is done accordingly and some extra lot of unplanned homework by just giving a list or coaching is imparted too. marking in book’s etc. which was boring & useless for the children who never enjoyed it. I thought of Weaker students are assisted by holding free, special rectifying this feature and introduced a new method of separate classes for them in school. Gifted students are giving homework in the form of summer assignments. also supported by special classes and encouraged The summer assignments of KBDAV-7 are a beautiful through awards, honors, and cash awards. Scholarships booklet compiled by different subject teachers. All the are given every year to the weaker and talented students school students are given this booklet every year, and through Kailash Bahl-B.S. Bahl Trust. they not only study but also enjoy their summer vacations. Every good teacher is always a learner. For my own Professional growth, I have attended many I used every best possible method to make classroom conferences, educational workshops, and seminars. A learning more interactive, apart from conventional quick look can be had from the below-given list. teaching aids such as ash cards, charts, etc. I also used PowerPoint presentations to help and inspire the ViewPoint students. Group discussions have been a part of a regular feature of the school. Success is like anything worthwhile. It has a price. You have to pay the The whole school is Wi-Fi enabled. The school has two price to win and you have to pay the ultramodern computer labs with the latest LEDs, price to get to the point where success Plasma TVs, Interactive Boards and the latest is possible. Most important, you must computers, around 80 in number. pay the price to stay there.

Will to Lead 103 Appointment as Manager Workshops and Conferences attended Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji, our former worthy President, appointed me as a Manager of eight schools of Session 1999-2000 various cities. After my additional job as Manager, my Workshop-cum-Seminar on 'Teaching in Britain' was workload increased. I was enjoying my work and also organized. The ten-member delegation from Lea started traveling. I proved myself as an excellent Campus School of United Kingdom was invited to KB Manager. Few schools belonged to a completely rural DAV on February 22, 1999. All the DAV School area. The rst time when I saw these schools, I was teachers of Chandigarh and Panchkula attended the disappointed as they looked like shabby pigeon holes. seminar, interacted with the delegates. But with my guidelines, school standards started improving, and people willingly admitted their Session 2001-02 children to schools in rural areas. These schools' Workshop on Education in Human Values by Sri academic standards began improving, and strength Sathya Sai Sewa Organization Education Wing, started increasing, and those schools became Panchkula in October 2001. nancially viable and popular because of good studies, Seminar conducted on study of Social Science and good sports, and good activities. Business Administration in Japan by Japanese delegates Mr. Nakamura Nobuhiro, Recruiting Appointment as Regional Director Director for South, West and MiddleAsia. Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji then appointed me as the Regional Session 2002-03 Director of ten schools. All schools were located in National Conference on Alternate Learning at Pune, different cities. I had to attend to all the essential 2002. concerns of the schools. Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji also appointed me a member of the Public School Federation of Independent Schools held a workshop at Governing Body for three years. Being a designated Ashoka Hall, Delhi, in 2002. member of the Public School Governing Body was a very prestigious position. To sit with all executive Conference on the quest for quality education members was an excellent experience. Pita Ji used to organized by All India Independent School feel proud of my progress, which I had achieved in a Association, 2002. short time. Workshop' on functions of the school and psychology ViewPoint of children, 2002. The teachers set KBDAV apart from 'Intel Computer Literacy Workshop for Teachers' – As other schools. The amount of the Principal, took the initiative to start the Intel knowledge and the amount of passion Computer Training Programme for the school teachers that they have for their subjects is to expand the boundaries of their creativity beyond the amazing. Learning is unlimited here. If walls of classrooms. This workshop's main goal was to required, help is always available !

104 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography hold teachers to discover how to turn the power of Workshops on Ethics and computer technology into teaching tools that will Values conducted by captivate students, motivate them, and ultimately move High level Resource Persons them toward higher learning. for the Welfare of Staff Session 2003-04 I invited a high-level Resource Persons to conduct Seminar on 'Emerging problems in Education' at full-day workshops for the staff of the school and Bombay, 2003 principals of my Region. The workshops conducted Conference on the 'Emerging Role of Principals' at year 2017 of as follows: I.I.M., Ahmedabad. Workshop on Disaster Management organized by 1. Sh. Krishan Mohan Ji on Ethics and Values CBSE, Delhi, 2003. 2. The second workshop was the again conducted Session 2004-05 under the mentorship of Sh. Krishan Mohan Ji National Conference on Innovation techniques of Former Education Secretary of Chandigarh classroom teaching held at Sahodaya Complex – Administration. Bangalore, October 2004 Workshop for studying the system of Kindergarten at 3. Capacity Building Workshop conducted by Dallas, Texas, July 2004. Sh. VivekAttray Ji, Former IAS Ofcer. Session 2005-06 4. A large-scale workshop based on the values of Arya Attended National Conference of Sahodaya Schools Samaj was conducted at the auditorium of DAV Complex, Bangalore in 2005. School Mohali under the aegis of Sh. H.R. Gandhar Attended National Conference conducted by CBSE Ji, Sh. Ramesh Jeewan Ji, Sh. Vivek Ji, Sh. Alankar Delhi on Education Management in Emerging Global Ji. They threw light on the ethics and values of the Scenarios at Pune onApril 9-10, 2005. Arya Samaj and motivated teachers of all schools to teach Dharam Shiksha every day. Session 2006-2007 Heritage 2006 - April 7-10, 2006. The workshop was 5. Swami Sumedha Nand Ji, who recently passed organized by the Dayanand Institute of Management & away at Chamba, considered me his sister. He Research at Bombay in Hotel Meridian, Panvel. The conducted workshops for school teachers on highlights of the seminar were Quality in Education - Maharishi Hans Raj Ji. He also talked about Challenges and Responses. Maharishi Dayanand Ji and his preachings. He also AEP Master Trainer Programme - June 5-9, 2006 at taught us about the importance of 'Havan Yajna' in Chennai. This national-level conference was everyday life. conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education for Adolescent Education and I trained as Master Trainer to impart training to Teachers & counselors.

Will to Lead 105 Persons who helped I was fortunate to receive help, guidance, and motivation from several educationists. They have played a key role in shaping and enhancing my career. They taught me school administration, education, and every aspect of running the school. They helped me to become a successful Principal. I always will be grateful to them. Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji, Former President, DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi. Shri G.P. Chopra Ji was Padam Shree and Padam Bhushan awardee, and he was my mentor, my guide, and a great motivator. He always appreciated my work. Whenever I used to get awards at the national, state, and international level, he always used to write a letter appreciating my work. When I was used to get the responsibility of taking my Roller Skating team of India to foreign countries for participation in the Asian and World Championship, he used to accord his permission with a big smile on his face. His words used to be so powerful, like he always told me that I have brought name and fame to my Country and the DAV Managing Committee and brought Roller Skating on the international global map. I was like their family member and was treated like a daughter. During the last days of his sickness, I got several chances to visit him at his residence, and he always greeted me with a smile. His words would always be so precious that I fail to forget the time and his guidelines till my last breath. Shri G.P. Chopra was an institution in himself. His nal journey was very touching, but he could recognize me when I visited him to inquire about his health.

106 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Mrs. G.P. Chopra was a motherly gure to me and was Sh. Punam Suri Ji is a great human being and attracts Rakhi sister to our Pita Ji. After her death, their the audience with his tremendous speeches on the daughter Sudha Chandran has carried on the tradition stage. Every word he speaks is a learning exercise for of sending Rakhi to my husband, Dr. Arun Bahl, and me, and I bow my head before this great man. It was has kept that bond and family ties. very generous of him to accord me an extension of 5 years in my service. He has given me the assignment of One day, Mrs. Sarla Chopra Ji, advised me that I must being the Manager of several schools, which I enjoy, educate the poor children, a mission of charity and working as many of these schools are in rural areas of noble work. I immediately committed and promised Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. her that I would certainly adopt a minimum of 400 children from the poorest of poor backgrounds and I got an opportunity to author two Biology books for provide them with completely free education, free Class IX and X of the CBSE Syllabus, which I wrote books, and free uniforms. Due to a blessing from her, I during the days when I got both knees operated on. could succeed in accomplishing the task assigned to me These books have been inaugurated by the august by both of them. The school for the underprivileged hands of our Worthy President Sir. was named “Saral Ahsaas School”. It was inaugurated by the then Social Welfare Minister Mrs. Renuka Smt. Mani Suri Ji, is a noble and humble lady. She has Chaudhary, Mr Krishan Mohan Ji, Home Secretary, always encouraged me and appreciated my work. A Chandigarh Administration, and Mrs. Sudha few days back, I received a telephone call from her Chandran, loving daughter of Mrs. & Mr. G.P. Chopra where she praised my work and told me that she had Ji. She represented her mother during the grand read every line of my exceptional write-up published in occasion and appreciated my efforts. a reputedLifeStyle Magazine. I will always feel obliged and thankful to her for taking out the time to Dr. Punam Suri Ji, Padamshree, President, DAV call me personally to appreciate my contribution. College Managing Committee, New Delhi, is our worthy President. Dr. Punam Suri Ji is another Sh. H.R. Gandhar Ji, Vice President, DAV College distinguished person who has helped me. He is an Managing Committee, New Delhi. Sh. H.R. Gandhar excellent advisor and highly intellectual, and has a Ji was my husband’s hostel mate, and both share the magnetic personality. He has great respect for Sh. B.S. same subject and brotherly relations. Mr. Gandhar, vice Bahl Sir and always mentions his name during his president of DAV College Managing Committee, New interaction with other people. We owe a lot to him, who Delhi, is like my brother-in-law and mentor. He is a is an Arya Rattan and Grandson of Mahatma Anand highly learned and intellectual person. He is very Swami Ji. He has always given me a comfort zone and affectionate, and I will never forget the respect, praised me during my meetings with him from time to regards, and responsibility he had shown at the time of time. I was very fortunate that he designated me as the death of Pita Ji. He took charge of all ceremonies on Regional Ofcer, Manager of several DAV Public his shoulder and was with us as a family member for Schools, where I could explore my capabilities. several days. Now also whenever I need his guidance

Will to Lead 107 and support, I call him without any hesitation. Mrs. Sh. Rajinder Nath Ji, Vice President, DAV College SudeshGandhar, his wife, is also like our family Managing Committee, New Delhi. I am very member and always showers her sisterly affection to fortunate to be associated with him, and I never fail to me, which I am proud of her care and love. visit him for seeking his advice and guidance, which is always highly meaningful. I enjoy an excellent bond Dr. (Mrs.) Nisha Peshin, Director (Public Schools), with him and nd myself very lucky and fortunate to DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi. converse with him whenever I nd myself in a difcult SheIs like my sister, mentor, and advisor. Her son Mr. situation. He is a highly respected person and is a Tapas Peshin, is presently doing his Ph.d. from fatherly gure to all principals. His blessings are Stanford University, USA, and studied under my always cherished by one and all. husband's guidance. Dr. (Mrs.) Nisha Peshin is a great human being, a learned and highly talented person Dr. A.K. Sharma, Former Director NCERT and readily available for any advice, which I have always now Vice President, DAV College Managing cherished and respected. She has been a source of great Committee, New Delhi. Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma is a strength to me. I nd myself very fortunate to be great personality and has worked for several years as associated with her. Director, NCERT. In the initial years, the school had many problems and hurdles when the school was to get Mrs. J. Kackria, Director (Public Schools), DAV the Aliation with CBSE. It was only Dr. A.K. Sharma College Managing Committee, New Delhi. who helped us in getting the Afliation to the school Mrs.J. Kackria was a student of Pita Ji at DAV College, with CBSE. He is currently working as Vice President, Jalandhar, and was one of the meritorious students of DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi, and English. Mrs. Kackria is very affectionate and a very Chairman of several DAV Public Schools. warm person. She has assigned me several projects and has lots of faith in me. Dr. S. Marriya, Former Principal, DAV College, Chandigarh. Dr. S. Marriya, Former Principal, Mr. J.P. Shoor, Director (Public Schools), DAV DAV College, Chandigarh, has worked for several College Managing Committee, New Delhi. Mr. J.P. years at DAV College, Jalandhar, under Principal Shoor was a student of DAV College, Amritsar, when B.S.Bahl. He was the Manager of my school for many Sh. B.S. Bahl was the Founder Principal. Mr. Bahl used years, and I always found him an accommodating, to praise him a lot. Being the Principal of DAV highly cooperative manager. Playing Golf is his hobby, Multipurpose School, Amritsar was considered a and his regularity in Golf is commendable. Principal of great discipline and very helpful by nature. Mr. Shoor is known for his humility and is a down-to- earth person. I never fail to visit him in his ofce to pay my regards to him during my visit to DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi ofce.

108 Principal Madhu Bahl heads National Roller Hockey Team to Portugal. Innovation. Self-discipline is not about punishment or even Leadership. about a restrictive lifestyle. It is the ability of the Teamwork. individual to adhere to actions, thoughts, and behaviours that result in personal improvement instead of instant gratification.

109 Promotion of Roller Skating In 1995, we started constructing International Level Skating Rink, as I had a great passion for skating. The rink was a Roller Hockey Skating rink. As I finished the construction of the skating rink, a Team from England visited our school. India played friendly matches with England. I was the first one to promote skating in Chandigarh. Several inter- national games were played at KBDAV Skating Rinks. Skating was not in the CBSE Calendar till then. I developed a harmonious relationship with Director CBSE and Mr. Vohra, and they added skating in the Calendar of CBSE. The First CBSE Roller Skating National was held at KBDAV. Every year I got a chance to visit other countries as a “Roller Hockey Chairperson.” I visited several countries for International matches. The countries I visited include Portugal, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Columbia, China, Brazil, Italy, USA, and Spain. There was so much to learn from every country we visited. Principal Madhu Bahl appointed Manager of the Indian Contingent to participate in the 10th Asian Roller Hockey Championship, which was held at Akita, Japan.

110 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Then I constructed Inline Hockey Skating Rink as new every year. Indian teams of Roller Hockey, Speed, and inline is very much in practice. KBDAV-7 is the only Artistic Skating have participated in Taiwan, Portugal, school that was at par internationally, with two Skating China, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Italy, Columbia, Rinks. KBDAV-7 and skating are parallel to each other. South America, Bangkok, and several other countries My designation at the International Games was Chief- under my guidance and have brought laurels to the de-mission (Team leader). country. I worked hard on getting recognition for Skating. It Currently, I perform the duties of Vice President of helped our skaters to gain an advantage in admissions Roller Skating Federation of India and Vice President to professional colleges. I feel proud when our skaters of Roller Skating Association of Chandigarh. get credit and seek admission to professional colleges Mr. Pardeep Ganeriwal, who was earlier President of based on Roller skating. the Roller Skating Federation of India, promoted me at National and International levels. We started constructing Science Block when our school was promoted to Senior Secondary status. My Mr. Tulsi Aggarwal is acting President, and he, too, has brother again sent Rs. 10 Lakhs for naming the block given me the same status. At the Principal level, I after Pita Ji's name. Pita Ji was my mentor, role model, donated Rs. 46 Lakhs to the DAV Global School, and teacher. Patiala, to construct a Skating Rink. I could motivate several schools under my jurisdiction to build their As a sports enthusiast, I have made a good mark by Skating Rinks, and they did it happily. Today Roller promoting Roller Skating in North India and getting it Skating, Inline Hockey, Speed Skating, and Artistic on CBSE Calendar and popularizing it on a National Skating are in demand at State, National, and and International level. Presently I am holding the International levels. responsibility of Chairperson of Roller Hockey Technical Committee, India. I have led Indian Roller Various camps are held at KBDAV-7, Skating Rinks, Hockey Teams both for boys and girls on foreign turfs and Skaters from all over the country participate in as Chief-de- Mission. these camps for their selection to participate in multiple international events. We now have several Inter- The school hosted the first-ever CBSE National national Coaches and Referees, who train the skaters, Skating Championship in Roller Hockey Skating Rink and on every such occasion, they play a specific role. of International dimensions. KBDAV hosted the 4th, We invite coaches to train them from foreign countries 7th, and 8th CBSE National Skating Championships like Italy, Spain,America, England, Portugal, etc. under my mentorship. The skaters from all over the country who got coaching at KBDAV, Chandigarh, participate in the Asian and World Championships

Will to Lead 111 Testimonials Pardeep Ganeriwal Keith Allen David White President - Roller Skating Federation of India President - Roller Skating Federation of England Members English Roller Skating Hockey Team I have no words to express my thanks to It has been a privilege to have been invited I would like to thank wholeheartedly the Principal of KBDAV-7. She has to visit this excellent school. We feel very Principal Madhu Bahl and her staff and provided facilities to the RSFI to such an humbled to be treated with such warmth pupils for their hospitality and welcome. extent that has never been provided in any and friendliness. We must congratulate The school is a place of excellence and will corner of the country. I thank her for you on your fantastic facilities and take give a superb foundation for life. Both promoting Roller Skating in North India. home with us great memories of our visit. academic and sports education is a credit Carry on the excellent work, and our best to Principal Madhu Bahl. wishes are with you.

112 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Skating Rink I at KBDAV

Will to Lead 113 Skating Rink II at KBDAV

114 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Skating Events at KBDAV-7.

Will to Lead 115 11th Asian Skating Championships - 2005 The Indian team which bagged 2 silver and 8 bronze medals, finished second in the 11th Asian Skating Championships at Jenoju, South Korea. Principal Madhu Bahl was the Team Manager. She is also the Chairperson, RSFI and CRSA.

116 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Leads National Roller Hockey Team to Spain 2010.

Will to Lead 117 Principal Madhu Bahl leads National Roller Hockey Team to Taiwan. Commitment to the Game was Total. Determination Absolute ! Back from Taiwan with Laurels !

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Will to Lead 119 Skating Activities

120 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Visits schools in South Korea. Sharing Experiences! Strengthening Visited European and Asian Schools to understand ties at Global their education system. Indianized the western level thought to raise school standards, both infrastructure and methodology.

Will to Lead 121 School Visits Abroad

122 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Sharing Experiences !

Awards & Honors One day I was overwhelmed to receive a 24 Carat Gold Medal along with a letter from the USAstating that I had become \"Women of the Year.\" That Gold Medal is an integral part of my life, and that was my rst award. Sh. B.S. Bahl Ji kept on telling me about the Prestigious National Awards. One day I received a letter from CBSE. The letter indicated that \"I have been selected as Women of the Year\" and was to be given an award on 4th September. I reached Delhi to receive the award. My Coordinator teacher Mrs. Veena Nanda went to Delhi with me. The award was conferred by Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Ji. The award was the \"CBSE National Teacher Award.\" The award included a cash prize of Rs. 25000, one Silver Medal and a Certicate. After this award, I was selected for State Award by Chandigarh Administration. I received this award through Education Secretary Sh. M.P. Gujral on 4th September at Tagore Theatre. This award was added to my prole. This award consisted of a Silver Medal, a Shawl, and a Momento. Soon after this award, I received another letter through the Ministry of Human Resource that I have been short-listed for the President's National 123

124 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Teacher Award. It was the highest ever award that one I had adopted around 400 poorest of the poor children teacher can receive. Getting an award from the from the slum area Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26, President of India was another feather in my cap. I was Chandigarh. These children were adopted under the the one and only Principal who got a National Award banner of 'Saral Ahsaas' and are an integral part of the from India's President after being nominated by the school. These children are provided totally free Education Department, Chandigarh Administration. education, free uniforms, free books, and free After my award, no other Public School Principal got transport, and I made sure they studied at par with the the opportunity to receive this award. mainstream students. I used to involve them in every event of school. These children look just like I went to Delhi to receive the award. Our stay mainstream students and are given education by the arrangement was at Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi. On 4th same teachers at the main school. When I adopted September, all awardees were invited to Prime Minister these children, I used to feel that many children used to Sh. Manmohan Singh Ji's residence for interaction with remain absent due to domestic violence in their houses. the Prime Minister. I interacted with their parents and came to understand that due to violence at home, the children got neglected, When my turn came, I told him that I am the daughter- and they did not reach school. I thought of a brilliant in-law of Sh. B.S. Bahl. He said to me with great pride idea to stop this malpractice at their homes. I placed that he knows Sh. Bahl Ji very well. their mothers in school as Aya's, and they started earning daily wages by working in the school. Both 5th September was stated to be the Award Ceremony at children and mothers those who are appointed now Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Sh. Abdul J. Kalam, the come together to school. So I achieved great then noble President of India, conferred the award and satisfaction by appointing mothers as Ayas and asked me a few questions about my school. The award children for free education. Currently, these children was very prestigious. It contained Rs. 1.00 Lakh with are studying, like main school children, and have Silver Medal and a very well dened Citation. reached up to Class 10th. The National Award by the President of India made me Due to this noble cause and unique social project taken feel very proud. I also got another award from Sh. G.P. by only KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, I Chopra Ji, President of DAV College Managing was honored by Chandigarh Administration and I Committee, which was of Pure Gold and a Certicate. received this State Honour on 26th January through Governor of Punjab. After the State Education Award, I Pita Ji proudly said to me, Now I can tell people that was honored with the 'State Honour.' Madhu Bahl is my daughter-in-law.\" My hard work was paying me back for I received many moreAwards.

Will to Lead 125 DAV College Managing Committee honored me with List of Awards the \"Hans Raj Award\" through our worthy President and Honors Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji and Governor of Kerala. This award was exceptional for me as my own DAV College 1. National TeacherAward - 2005 Managing Committee had bestowed it. The award 2. CBSE National TeacherAward 2001 consists of a pure 22 Carat Gold Medal, Certicate, and 3. Punjab RattanAward – 2007 a Shawl. 4. Computer Excellence Award both National and I received the Punjab Rattan Award, which the State Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi of Rs Governor of Punjab gave me for an extraordinary 25 Lakhs. contribution in the eld of education and social 5. Teachers State Award 2003 by Home Secretary contribution. Chandigarh Administration. 6. Mahatma Hans Raj Award - 2006 by DAV I was overwhelmed with joy and pride when I received College Managing Committee a Lifetime Achievement Award by Tara Chand Saboo 7. State HonourAward and Recognition – 2009 Excellence Award. The award was given purely on 8. Life Time Achievement Award by his Excellency merit basis and consisted of Rs. 25000, along with a Governor of Punjab Sh. Shivraj Patilji. beautiful Memento of the unique design. The 9. LifetimeAchievement Award by Padamshree Sh. Certicate also was beautifully designed. It was an G.P. Chopra Ji in 2006 outstanding award. 10. Honored by his excellency Gen. S.F. Rodrigues, for outstanding achievement in cultural activities I would enlist my Pride of Career, which made my on 15thAugust 2008 mentor also feel proud of me. He was the happiest 11. Awarded by Sh. Sunder Lal Bahuguna on World person on earth. Sh. G.P. Chopra Ji always used to Environment Day - 2007 for promoting cyclic appreciate my awards and, in his language, be used to culture among school students. tell people, \"She is my Principal on skates,\" and the rst 12. Honored by Chandigarh Administration on dialogue which he used to address me was \"Madhu, Independence Day 1998 by Lt. Gen. B.K.N. how much honey you have collected?\" You are our Chibber for contributing to education, art, and Awardee Principal, and in humor, he used to tell me, culture. \"Madhu, if you would not have done outstanding work, Bahl Sahib would have relieved you from school.\" Every person used to be scared of Sh. B.S. Bahl Ji.

126 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography 13. Special Commendation Award by Grand 20. Award of Honour by Mr. Vivek Attrey (Director Daughter of Mahatma Gandhi in 2007 of Higher & Education for being an Educationist 360°) for her dedicated services in the sphere of 14. Gandhi Peace Award 2006, honored by Chief education and social activities. Justice Mr. Virender Jain for inculcating values of Gandhi ji for seless and dedicated services for 21. Women of the Year 2000 was awarded by the counseling the inmates of Burail Jail at American Biological Institute in North Chandigarh. California, USA, for overall accomplishment and contribution to education and society. The award 15. Teacher's Day Award 2007 by UT Adminis- consisted of 22 carat Gold Medal and a tration. Honored by Governor of Punjab and Certicate. Administrator UT Chandigarh. Gen. Rodrigues Honored for my extensive contribution in the 22. Hind Gaurav Award 2002 - Conferred for being a eld of Education and Social Service on role model worthy of emulation by others in the 05.09. 2009. eld of education. The Award was given by the Honorable Union Minister of State for 16. Rashtriya Gaurav Award 2002 - By India Information Technology and Communications, International Society for meritorious services, Sh.Ashok Pradhan. outstanding performance and remarkable role by Dr. G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, Former Election 23. PTA National Award 2000 was conferred for the Commissioner. solid contribution made in the eld of education and developing the institution. The award was 17. Recipient of National Award 2011 for Best Social given by Gen. Surinder Nath, the Chairman of the Movement Programme in Education by the Union Public Service Commission. august hands of the Sh. Ashok Ganguly, Former Chairman CBSE, New Delhi. ViewPoint 18. Empowerment Award for Schools 2012 for In my opinion the appointment of outstanding endeavors and Healthy School staff in a school should be done Environment on 30th August 2013 by Sh. Vineet entirely on merit and no other Joshi, Chairman, CBSE, and Padamshree Ms. consideration. However, the Principal Geeta Chandran eminent Bharatnatyam Dancer. should be strong enough to disregard any pressure in this respect. 19. International Women's Day Award 2012 on 7th March for contribution in social, charitable and community projects.

Will to Lead 127 PadamBhushan Shri G.P.Chopra Ji President DAV College Managing Committee New Delhi I send my warmest good wishes to Mrs. Madhu Bahl, Principal, KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh for conducting 8th CBSE National Roller Skating Championship 2009. Mrs. Madhu Bahl has put in great efforts not only to conduct CBSE National Skating Championship single handedly but has also played a vital role in promoting Skating in the CBSE Board sports curriculum. Her work encourages, uplifts and inspires all the sports persons around the country. She has been facing many challenges but her motto has been “Yes, I can”. Mrs. Madhu Bahl has visited many countries worldwide with the Indian National Skating Team as Chief-de-Mission for participating in Asian and World Championships. Recently last month she took the Roller Hockey Team of India to Italy and I was very happy to see her taking total responsibility of the whole team on her shoulders. It is remarkable that Principal Madhu Bahl has taken Skating sports to heights known only by eagles. Mrs. Madhu Bahl is one of our best Principals. I admire her courage, persistence and dedication in whatever she does. I once again congratulate her and wish her all the success for this National Skating Championship. G.P.Chopra

128 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Honoured with National Teachers Award by the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. 2005

Will to Lead 129 Honoured with CBSE National Teachers Award by Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, HRD Minister. 2001 CBSE NATIONAL TEACHERS AWARD

130 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Honoured with Punjab Ratan Award by the Governor of Haryana, Dr. A.R. Kidwai for her intensive contribution in the field of Roller Skating. . 2007 PUNJAB RATTAN AWARD

Will to Lead 131 Honoured with 'National & State Computer Literacy Excellence Awards for Schools 2007' by Hon'ble Minister of State for Communication & Information Technology, Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2007 5TH COMPUTER LITERACY EXCELLENCE AWARDS (NATIONAL AND STATE)

132 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography Receiving ‘State Award for Teachers 2003' by Sh. R.S. Gujral, Education-cum-Home Secretary, U.T. Administration. 2003 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION TEACHERS STATE AWARD STATE AWARD FOR TEACHERS This state award is given to __M___r_s_.__M__a__d_h__u__B__a_h__l__________________ of __K__B__D__A__V___C__e_n_t_e_n_a__ry__P__u_b_l_i_c__S_c_h_o_o__l,__S_e_c_t_o_r_-_7_,_C__h_a_n__d_i_g_a_r_h____ in Public recognition of her valuable services to the community as a teacher of outstanding merit. Chandigarh Education Secretary & 5th September, 2003 Advisor to the Administration U.T. Chandigarh Admn.

Will to Lead 133 The award was presented to her at the packed Talkatora Stadium, Delhi on 28th April, 2006 by the Governor of Kerala, His Excellency Shri R.L. Bhatia. 2006 MAHATMA HANSRAJ GOLD MEDAL

134 Madhu Bahl - Autobiography The award was given by Mr. Pradip Mehra, Advisor, UT Administration. 2009 STATE HONOUR & AWARD ON REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

Will to Lead 135 Tara Chand Saboo Award His Excellency, Shri Shivraj Patil, Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator confers the coveted Tara Chand Saboo Lifetime Achievement Award on Principal Madhu Bahl for excellence in School Education and her Social Projects. Lifetime Achievement Award 2006

2005 1998 AWARD BY CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION AWARDED BY CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION ON INDEPENDENCE DAY 2007 2007 AWARD ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY SPECIAL COMMENDATION AWARD BY GRAND DAUGHTER OF MAHATAMA GANDHI -2007 136