India One Coffee Table Book 2021

2020-21 CED FOUNDATION INDIA’S SUCCESSFUL LEADERS & SCHOOLS 2020-21 PRIDE OF INDIA CHOSEN BY CED FOUNDATION India One CED GLOBAL COFFEE TABLE BOOK 2021 BY GLOBAL TALK EDUCATION FOUNDATION

India One A Global Initiative of Edu Leaders PRESENTS CED FOUNDATION INDIA’S SUCCESSFUL LEADERS & SCHOOLS 2020-21 PRIDE OF INDIA CHOSEN BY CED FOUNDATION FOR ENQUIRIES & MEMBERSHIP - [email protected] +91 9068565220, 9068566220, 9068566620 NIE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

INDIA’S SUCCESSFUL ED

DULEADERS & SCHOOLS CED FOUNDATION INDIA’S SUCCESSFUL LEADERS & SCHOOLS 2020-21 PRIDE OF INDIA CHOSEN BY CED FOUNDATION

TRANSFORMING EDUCATORS ACROSS THE GLOBE GTEF march towards the vision of Child Friendly Schools of India • Quality Learners: healthy, well – nourished, ready to learn, supported by their family and community. • Quality content: curricula and materials for literacy, child Development and skill for lifelong learning. • Quality teaching: – learning processes : child centered ; (life) skills based approaches, technology • Quality learning environments: policies and practices, facilities (water, sanitation), services (safety, physical and psycho – social health) & positive Behavior • And Gender – sensitive throughout….



India One ­ Coffee Table Book JOINING HANDS FOR SAILING THROUGH THE UNCERTAIN TIMES Humanity is the common link which binds the world together. The faith in humanity has been LEARNER, we should try to create a quality learning very positive performance based learning community. reaffirmed in the recent times as the prevailing environment leads to self–motivation towards self. It With an aim to bring 100% literacy and good health to the should be continuous process which starts with self‐ residence of local stakeholders. COVID–19 pandemic is not limited by geographic realization and an aspiration to learn and grow in terms of I am confident of my high spirit, innovative working and boundaries. Thus, the Indian philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva knowledge and skills. my consistent contribution to the school as well as society Kutumbakam’ which means that the whole world is one According to me, faculty empowerment encompasses true in the days to come. family, acquires all the more relevance. empowerment in the following areas. Best Wishes. • Knowledge content. DR. PRIYADARSHI NAYAK In these uncertain and un presented time innovation is the • Life skills need of the hour. Setting a unique example by turning • Ethos and spiritual values adversity into opportunity, India one touch Education • Financial self reliance. magazine made a grand foray in releasing the maiden coffee table book with the success stories of 100 education I constantly endeavour to equip educator member of mine Editor stalwarts from the country to be the epitome of achievers in all the above areas. It is indeed a great honour & privilege for me to address Globally the world of work is changing faster and more this august house which has convened today as a drastically than at perhaps any other time in recent representative set of India’s Seventh Global Education history. To get a better understanding of the skills needed Submit comprising of eduleaders in school education from for the jobs of future. We should remain at the forefront of the nook and cornor of this great nation. The illustrious innovative and creative practices in education. Students league of Global Leader of India which has been chosen out should not only be measured by their academic from an elaborate process of nomination and evaluation improvement but also be assessed by participation and comprising of detailed performance as per quality completion as a successful personality. Faculty Assessment governance council. programmes have built–in professional structures and they bring out their inner quality having an exposure with It gives me immense pleasure to put this first of its kind a positive reflection in the society. unique publication which carries the nuggets of experiential wisdom of the 100 school leaders of India with Being a visionary myself, I ensure sharing of the vision of their success stories or interviews. the organization with all stakeholders. My transformational leadership with collaborative approach As you shall find, each of the profiles are a stalwart in keeps the system inspired and directed towards the goal themselves carrying a lifetime compilation of deeper we set for ourselves as a school. I keep the planning, insights. This foundation emphasizes faculty policies and decision revolve around the vision of the empowerment and feels it is the responsibility of the school which are strongly value based. My organization is a school leader to lead by example. Being an ardent 06

SERVING THE NATION WITH RELENTLESS DEDICATION CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY Report for the project and help the client raise the We Develop, improve, and reinforce strategies, structures, requisite funds from the Bank and the NBCs. The DPR and processes to get best resuits. We develop the school’s Academic Model. We plan for takes into account all the requirements of funds in detail implementing the Academic Model. We conduct regular and a phase wise requirement of funds. TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS Academic Audits and also do students’ Evaluation. We will guide schools as well in creating School Budget Teacher quality being the strongest‐ school related factor, We put the curriculum into operation with experience it is vital for all the veteran educators to have continuous resource team. EDUCO LEGAL ADVISORY and sustainable opportunities to enhance their skills and competencies FRANCHISE ASSISTANCE We help client understand the Government directives regarding ‘Not for Profit’ entity and in the formation of Sec We help clients with complete Teachers’ Training Modules Our ability to roll up our sleeves and get into the trenches 8 Company / Society / Trust with complete legal help & which will help them understand modern pedagogical with franchisees when required shows our in‐depth compliance for running of school. We get all the details approaches and use of the new techniques. GTEF also knowledge of the system. regarding the laws applicable in education in the different helps with the training of the Non – Academic Staff. states for the clients We help to start Franchise Model of the clients’ school and ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANCE at the same time help Schools looking to franchise ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND themselves with their plans. We provide end to end RECRUITMENT We help clients discover architecture with School assistance with franchise negotiations & procedures. Designing experience or help the existing architect design We provide assistance in Recruitment and Selection of the plan with the knowledge of the affiliation boards’ PROJECT FINANCE Teaching & of Non – Teaching Staff. We also helps schools guidelines and our experience gained from our different with the Human Resource Manual, Staff Policy, Induction projects. We help in Determining the Feasibility of the Project. & Orientation Programs & Organization. We help in preparation of a detailed bankable Project

India One A Global Initiative of Edu Leaders contents 10 18 48 73 14 PROF. M M PANT DR. INDU KHETARPAL MS. ANURADHA RAKSHIT MR. UPKAR GOYAL DR. A.K. SHARMA Former Pro Vice Chancellor-IGNOU Former Assistant, Commissioner Brand Ambassador, CED Foundation-India 20 50 74 MS. INDU GOSWAMI DR. SANTOSH KULKARNI DR. NRIPEN DUTTA KVS 11 PROF. C.B. SHARMA 24 52 76 16 Former Chairman NIOS, India DR. SANJAY MALPANI DR. V. J. NAGESH MS. VIJAY LAXMI KUMAR MR. Ajay Pant (Retd)Deputy Commissioner Managing Director, 28 54 78 Global Talk Education Foundation MR. S.K. GUPTA MR. VIVIDH GUPTA MS. SIMRAN SANGHERA KVS 31 58 81 DR.RUPALI DHAMDHERE MR. RISHI PAL CHAUHAN MS. FATMA SOGRA 32 60 82 MR. BHARAT BHUSHAN GUPTA MR. A. S. GANGWAR MS. PRIYA PARASHAR 34 62 84 BAL BHAVAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DR. B RAVI KIRAN DR. MANOJ MADAAN 38 64 86 MS. ALKA SHARMA DR. NASREEN BANU BRO. JENNY KURIAKOSE 40 66 89 MS. ROHINI AIMA MS. NEETA PANDEY MS. NATHIYA JAIN 42 68 90 DR.PARIMALA SRINIVASAN MS. AMANDEEP KAUR MS. DIPINDER KAUR 44 70 92 DR. PRITI SHRIMAL MS. ANURADHA SINHA DR. CHITRA JOSHI 46 72 94 MS. POLY PATTNAIK DR. KRISHNA KATHURIA BRO.THAMPY ALEX

12 ADVISORY COUNCIL 36 BOARD O DIRECTORS 56 INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS 156 CORE COMMITTEE - CED BLOBAL

PROF. M M PANT Former Pro Vice Chancellor-IGNOU Brand Ambassador, CED Foundation-India There is often in the lives of the effort. Robert Louis Stevenson n his many successful people, a famous essay ‘ ElDorado’ reminds us person that has been an that “To travel hopefully is better than influencer who has changed the course to arrive, and true success is to labour”I of their lives for the better. Isaac am sure that these inspirational Newton famously said “ If I have seen vignettes from the lives of immensely further, it is because I have stood on the successful people will inspire several shoulders of giants”.This coffee table generations of potential leaders who book which is a compilation of such are driven and passionate to make this inspirational stories from the lives of world a better place for everyone. As successful people would help many the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow others become emotionally resilient said “Lives of great men all remind us, and enable them to rise to the we can make our lives sublime, and, challenges that they may face and excel departing, leave behind us, footprints in their fields, and themselves be a on the sands of time. But the greatest source of inspiration to others. George inspiration and exhortation comes Bernard Shaw had said “The from our epic, the Mahabharata. The reasonable man adapts himself to the Yaksha Prashna in the Mahabharata is a world; the unreasonable one persists in conversation with Yudhishthir , where trying to adapt the world to himself. one of the last set of questions is : What Therefore, all progress depends on the is the path? Yudhishithir replies unreasonable man.” Such inspirational “Logical reasoning is not withou stories help us to be strong and pursue bias(assumptions),vedic revelations what is the right cause. An important are numerous, not one wisemen's observation from these inspirational thesis can be accepted as facts, truely stories, is that there are different paths the essence of rightconduct is a very to success, and different ways in which subtle secret. So the only recourse is success is manifested. Very often in towalk in the footsteps of great men. In pursuit of our goals, we miss the joy of Sanskrit “ महाजनो येन गतः स प ाः”. 10

PROF. C.B. SHARMA of the NIOS during 2015 to 2020. He a subject in Secondary Education by our Prime Minister introduced many landmark changes which (on 29th July 2021) and bagged the UNESCO award. The Former Chairman NIOS, India have been globally acknowledged. He is hearing impaired children can read contents developed in Managing Director, concerned about the status of school sign language. Those who want to learn sign language can Global Talk Education Foundation principals and teachers in our country and appear in examination in sign language as any other has raised this issue on many platforms. On language of the VIIIth Schedule of the Constitution. The Visionary Educator the status of school leaders in the country he “Those who learn sign language can be deaf children or opines “The School leaders have not been hearing enabled and they can be employed in many Chandra Bhushan Sharma, an Honorary Mentor of given due in the country and that is the public offices where they can undertake all types of the Global talk Education, is Professor of reason for the poor performance of schools jobs. We have wasted millions of lives by not giving Education at the Indira Gandhi National Open in India. School leaders should be opportunity to these especial ability children. This University New Delhi. He is acknowledged as the completely in charge of the schools and could happen because Chairman of the NIOS has visionary Chairman of the National Institute of Open they should be given full autonomy in autonomy in deciding on introduction of courses and I Schooling (NIOS), one of the two Secondary Education managing schools and experimenting with am sure if our school principals are given similar Boards of the Government of India. He was the Chairman new ideas which will lead to innumerable autonomy they will come up with great innovative innovations in the country. Till we realise ideas.” the importance of giving autonomy to the schools and the Principals India will keep Professor Sharma is passionate about the idea of lagging behind in the global assessments establishing an autonomous regulatory body, i.e. School of schools. India lead the world in Education Commission (SEC), through an Act of knowledge creating and dissemination Parliament, for regulating schools, which should be because the Acharya has full autonomy in completely free of governmental interference. At present running Gurukul. Even the King occupied the Government regulates schools which also runs a lower seat when the Acharya visited the schools. He is firm on his opinion that “The Government Raj Darbar.” should either be regulator or provider of school education. We have witnessed in the past decades that To prove his point he mentions that as the Central and the State Ministers in­charge of School Chairman of NIOS, who can be considered as Education took decisions which were detrimental to the Principal of the Open School, the largest learning and had to be withdrawn after a few years but school of the world with approximately three those decisions damaged many lives. We have also seen million students he introduced the idea of providing at the Centre and the States that with the change in academic content in sign language, on the demand of a party in power drastic changes in running as well as school girl from Kopal Wani a school for hearing impaired, curriculum of schools. Countries which have let the in Raipur, and also introduced sign language as one of the professionals run schools have excelled in school languages which the students can learn and appear in performance.” examination for certification. This has now been acknowledged as a great innovation and been approved as We are blessed to have Professor Sharma as our Mentor and wish his good luck for all future endeavours. 11

India One2020-21 CED GLOBAL advisory Dr. Abdulla Rasheed Ahmed Major Harsh Kumar council Minister of State, Ministry Secretary, NCERT (Govt. of India) of Education MALDIVES Dr. Jaswinder Singh Dhillon To reach the pinnacle of success at the global level in any Mr. M V V Prasada Rao field is highly challenging, at the same time, it is also highly Former Vice Chancellor, satisfying and glorious. Carefully scrutinizing their dreams, Former Director, CBSE (Govt. of India) Guru Kashi University, passions, odysseys, visions and the ways in which these Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda (Punjab), India global leaders have been motivating and inspiring others and facilitating their success story, India One Coffee Table Book carefully prepares a prestigious annual list of India One Person of the Year. By evaluating each leader on several parameters including growth, vision and compassion towards the society in general, and downtrodden communities and the less fortunate in particular, the final list comprises leaders who are a perfect blend of greatness and humility and certainly an inspiration for other human beings, and are most rightfully deserving of the prestigious title, India One Person of the Year 2020‐21

Prof. M M Pant Prof. C.B. Sharma Dr. Sanjay Malpani Former Pro Vice Chancellor‐IGNOU Former Chairman NIOS, India Director, Malpani Group of Industries Brand Ambassador, CED Foundation‐India Managing Director, Chairman Global Talk Education Foundation Dhruv Global School, Pune & Sangamner Dr. T.P. Sasikumar Dr. Swati Popat Vats Dr. Priyadarshi Nayak Chairman, Shiksha and Former Scientist at President Principal, Doon Public School, Hathras Space Department & Dep. Director, Directorate Podar Education Network Early Childhood Association‐ Founder & President India & Association for Primary Education and Research CED & GTEF General Security, Cabinet Secretariat India

India One ­ Coffee Table Book Principal. Under his leadership the school was totally • National Award for the year 2006 from the President transformed in a short span of 3 years in terms of both of India Shri APJ Abdul Kalam for outstanding DR. A.K. SHARMA quality and quantity for which he was felicitated by performance in the field of education and NCERT on Experimentation & Innovation and was contribution towards physical, moral and cultural Former Assistant, Commissioner, KVS awarded KVS Incentive Award, As District development of pupils. Commissioner he has worked with Scouts &Guides • Dr. A.K.Sharma is an Alma Mater from DAV College, which went on till his superannuation. He has • KVS Incentive Award for the year 1995 from Dehradun. After completing his Post Graduation in attended several camps & trained as Advanced Honourable HRD minister Sh. Madhav Rao Scindhia Botany and B.ED from DAV college he joined Commissioner course. He has participated in 3 for outstanding performance in the field of education. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan as Blology Teacher & Jamborees including SAARC Jamboree. served in Lucknow, Silchar & Delhi for 16 years. • Bestowed with NCERT National Award on • As Principal and Director he has conducted more than \"Innovation in School Education\" by the then During this span, he undertook the responsibility of 15 In‐service Training Courses for teachers and has Director, NCERT Shri A K Sharma 1995 Coordinator, Examination Incharge, Incharge of Nature actively participated in various training programmes Club & Eco Club. He acted as NCC Officer for 4 years and of NCERT NIEPA, KVS and Delhi Govt, AIDS • International School Award by British Council in 2010 NSS Programme Officer for 6 years. As Eco‐club advisor, Awareness Programme, Hriday Project by he participated in various Delhi Govt. Projects like Go AIIMS, Pollution Control Workshops, Pulse Polio, • World Hindi Shahastrabdi Samman in 2000 by Green, Plantation Drive & Keep a Target of Planting of 100 Paper Recycling Programme, Spic Macay, World Peace Vishwa Hindi Sammelan Saplings every year. He actively mobilized students for Prayer Ceremony, Project Go green, Nature Clubs and community teaching programmes viz Adult Literacy for Eco clubs of Delhi Govt. are few among them. As a • INDRA(Indian National Disaster Reduction & Slum Dwellers at Motilal Nehru Camp, RK Puram and also subject expert, he has reviewed the manuscripts of Awareness Award) Award in 1999 by International organised 'AIDS Awareness Workshops and \"Health class XII Biology book ,Biology Kit, Hand Book of Association of Educators for World Peace, New Delhi Camps\", for spreading awareness amongst slumdwolters Activities Open Learning Rosource Courseware & of \"Munirka Shamshan Bhumi Jhuggi Camp\", He also Guidance Bookletwith NCERT. He has arranged • Best School Award to KV 1 Gwalior by Shri participated in the logistics of Education for all’ several Personality Development Workshops Jyotiraditya Scindhia • In 1995, he joined Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Ranchi as including valuo education, Art of Living programmes , 14 Academic In service Training Courses &trained more • Best School Award to KV Pitampura by Shri Vineet than 10000 teachers and more than 50000 students. Joshi, Chairman CBSE on behalf of QFI • He has also worked in the field of Inclusive Education. • State Award from Bharat Scouts & Guides, KVS (HQ) The first batch of Visually challenged students was started from his school in 2000(KV JNU • Coordinator of Tagore Mahotsav (2011)at All India Campus, Delhi) & for that special orientation and level conducted by ORACLE‐INDIA workshop sessions were organized • Member of Faculty \"Project Learning Institute \"in He has many awards to his credit. 2011 conducted by ORACLE • Green Award in 2011 by Institution of Engineers for • Silver Zone Performance Excellence award in 2017 working in the field of Environment. Eco‐reviver given by Silver zone Olympiad. Dr S Radhakrishnan Award in 2001 by Green Corps Awards Teacher Excellence Award in 2020‐ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017Received many awards and certificates from local bodies and NGOs. He is actively participating and conducting courses for teachers and students. Presently associated with Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan as Regional Education Officer and also Honorary Director, CED.

India One2020-21 Jury Council CED GLOBAL Ms. Indu Goswami Mr. Manoj Sethi Mr. Ajay Pant Former Assistant Commissioner Founder, Brand You Former Assistant Commissioner KVS – INDIA KVS – INDIA Mr. N S Rana Mr. A K Katiyar Ms. Nivedita Madkikar Former Deputy Commissioner, KVS ‐ INDIA Asst Commissioner, KVS Education Director, Lokseva Group of Schools Academic Director, Mentor International School

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MR. AJAY PANT humble, rural areas”– because here talent 16 was backed by a strong will to excel. Success is Always Relative Further selected in Kendriya Vidyalaya “One cannot actually define success but you Sangathan as Assistant Commissioner and feel it, if you can rejoice in your sincere efforts then again as a Deputy Commissioner in put in” KVS. Attending a ‘Summer course for under‐ Success for me if quantified and specified is graduates' at Sri Sathya Sai College at White realizing during my journey that: field, Bengaluru (then Bangalore) introduced me to an ideal teaching / learning culture and A good teacher is inevitably and always quality teachers – which somewhere required in the unfamiliar terrain of remained with me and defined my career as ‘Growing up to be a positive contributor’. an educator. (Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev rightly calls a teacher a GPS – Guru Positioning System). One take away was – I never took a single paid after class tuition to teach students. The Teachers are like parents – who find challenge and pertinent question was – how themselves respected and wanted by their can an extra payment from a student enhance children in old age if the “sincerity quotient my skill to explain a concept which I could not and emotional bonding existed” in the early do so in class? formative years. In 1983, I started as a PGT Economics in Success is satisfaction‐ when you come H.A.L School, Lucknow with an excellent across your ex‐students ‐ now family men Principal, leader, visionary ‐ Mr. T. Saksena and women and successful individuals, still who made me aware of my strengths and respecting you and wanting to stay in touch potential in the field of teaching,including even after three decades. pursuing my formal teaching degree. I own him gratitude forever. Success for me is good fortune to serve different parts of India in the Jawahar Joined the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya as a Navodaya Vidyalayas and Kendriya Post Graduate Teacher in History and then Vidyalayas and realising that students and selected as a Principal in the same their parents, all over are very similar despite organization. Learnt the manners of a various cultures and ethnicities of India. residential school and the “exclusive role of a teacher to build a future\" and that \"All love their children and want the best from “Excellence was not confined to only urban them\". areas but also abundantly lay hidden in the Success to me was to finalise a permanent site for a KV at Tuting...a small remote Indo‐ China border town in Arunachal

Pradesh.Although I had been working for setting up of help ‐ and getting an instant 'yes' despite the crunch of permanent sites for KV's in other places..the power, hospital beds and oxygen during the critical period. greatness and expanse of Kendriya Vidyalaya hit me hard Happier still when the patients survived ‐ sad when at Tuting.We were virtually co‐existing in the remotest despite efforts they succumbed. parts of Indian border along with the Armed forces. We took care of education, while they unconditionally took Finally, each one has his or her own world ‐ each looking care of us and the country. through their own prism / lens depending on their life events and experiences. Success for me is my official visit to Japan as an educator and my take away that \"Time\" and \"Quality\" are essentials Presently in my second innings as a senior citizen now ‐ I for success as a Person, as a Culture and as an Economy. wonder sometimes ‐ \"are there any regrets?\" ‐ many questions do arise ‐ but then all are washed away when I Success for me is my sponsored trip by Max Mueller realise that I was one of the lucky few , who could serve in a Bhavan, to Germany ‐ where watching the \"Demolished creative profession.A cause where our being and persona Berlin Wall\" , you realise that \"unification\" holds more lives and reflects in the lives of our students ‐ and that in Historical Value than \"Division\". turn makes us live on.... and makes us immortal in a way ‐ the greatest feeling a human being could experience. Another take away from Germany was full focus on the children thereby providing quality education, ethics and 17 giving hands on experience in teaching /learning process . The teacher on the highest wing of the society ‐ genuinely treated as a nation builder. Success for me was being lucky to be appreciated for my ideas, efforts by my seniors and superior. Sub‐consciously I realised early, what we later learned in the various IIM Leadership and various administrative in‐ service programmes that leadership meant ,creating more leaders from among those who come in our touch ‐ \"whether teachers, officers or students\". \"Positive response to positive stimuli \" ‐ the success Mantra i.e. to ignore, if not confront the negative contributors.Simultaneouly strengthening and promoting the positive and creative contributors in your team. Success for me was feeling responsible during the \"Pandemic of Corona Virus\"‐ directing emergency cases of medical exigency to my ex‐students who were Doctors/Medicos, Civil Servants and influential to extend

DR. INDU KHETARPAL Firmly committed to the vision of ‘Quality Education for All ’, Dr. (Smt.) Indu Khetarpal MA (Eng.), MA (History), Ph.D. (Educational management from CIE Delhi University) is an educationist with over three decades of contribution to this field. Dr. Khetarpal has established herself as a highly skilled, dynamic & visionary leader. Her administrative style is overtly student­focused, enhancing student performance as providing a stimulating, safe and motivating learning environment. As a progressive educator, Dr Khetarpal firmly believes that education must emerge from the interests, experiences, goals, and needs of diverse constituents, fostering knowledge growth, emotional growth promoting empathy, communication and collaboration. She believes in the constructivist approach and advocates the nurturing a network of collaborative and critical relationships between students, educators, parents/guardians, and the community. 18

She has made substantial contribution in the field of Education), and Guru Harikrishan Public School, Vasant of Pupil Development. School records should not be curriculum design and development working Vihar New Delhi. Thereafter, she became the Principal of confined to the marks given by the teachers to show the closely with the Central Board of Secondary Salwan Public School, Gurugram from 1997 to 2013, and advancement of the pupils in their study of subjects, but Education (CBSE), National Council of Educational finaly Principal of Salwan Public School Rajendra Nagar should also include both objective and subjective reports Research and Training (NCERT), National University of New Delhi from 2014 to 2020. A progressive school leader on those physical, mental, moral and social characteristics Educational Planning and Administrative (NUEPA). Her she has been instrumental in establishing clear systems which affect both school and adult life, and which can be articles and research paper have been published in and policies in the institutions she has served. In her influenced by the school and at home. Schools today are International and National journals and publications. words” one must remember “if you fail to prepare then the epicentres of a Learning Revolution. Through her infallible commitment to excellence, in her you prepare to fail”. years of service, she was invited to various seminars On Holistic development: There couldn’t be a more organized by national and international educational On leadership: The role of a leader and head of a school is crucial time than now to focus on the Sanskrit expression agencies as a resource person and expert, thus making the to captain a ship which guarantees a safe journey firm to “Sat‐Chit‐Anand”‐ Truth, Consciousness and Bliss. name for the institution and herself on a Global platform. its course filled with myriad experiences. As a leader she has emphasized that her team creates a learning planet • Truth in our endeavor is towards building a world A testimony to her literary prowess is the Biography co‐ where the child has had the finest 14 years of schooling. filled with compassion, innovation and value creation. authored by her on the Founder of Salwan Education The institutions under her leadership have ensured that Trust, Pt. Gridhari Lal Salwan, titled ‘The Invisible Soul’ students are grooming a progressive and well nurtured • Consciousness is an alert cognitive state wherein one (2012). The Hon’ble President of India bestowed upon her generation, groomed to make a new and finer world. is able to recognize one’s inner strengths and be the ‘National Award for Teacher’ (2005) & ‘the National Children are rational beings, who need to understand prepared to face the challenges of life. Values Award (2010)’ was conferred upon her by the their responsibilities as future participants in a Ministry of Education, Government of India. Beside democratic society, hence engaging students in all events, • The blissful state of mind ‐ To develop a sense of Endeavour Executive Award by Australian Government taking student opinion in academic and co‐curricular contentment by achieving the goals is the highest (2009), she has been conferred with among many more activities is the demand of the day. Schools must provide a form of Ananda. notable awards from prestigious institutions. conducive learning environment wherein each child has the: We as educators and parents are committed to generate Prior to working with the Salwan Institution, Dr. innovative ideas in the pursuit of academic excellence. The Khetarpal professional journey includes her work with a) Freedom to develop naturally youth who will be the driving force in the journey of the Springdale’s School Pusa Road New Delhi, Spastic transforming India need to be made aware of their social Society of India at Jalandhar, Army Public School, New b) Interest, inspiration and motivation responsibilities and sensitive to the needs of others. To Delhi, India Today (E‐Learning content in school conclude let us move towards, ‘A learning compass in On Assessment: It should be based on a Scientific Study Education for a better world’. 19

India One ­ Coffee Table Book “A journey of thousand miles students; scientific principles behind the experiment explained, followed by a quiz. MS. INDU GOSWAMI Mbegins with single step.” This experiment was displayed in the Science y journey in the field of education Corner in the school gallery where the 20 began with my first step as a students could conduct the experiments teacher in Kendriya Vidyalaya themselves. This initiative was a huge success Sangathan in 1983. For 17 wonderful years, I in igniting scientific temperament in was a teacher of English shaping, moulding, students which resulted in innovative science mentoring, inquisitive, impressionable exhibits in science exhibitions and science teenagers into responsible citizens of the fairs. country, equipping them with good communication skills. Teaching for me is not Reading books is a habit which is sadly a profession but a passion. In the year 2000, I lacking in today’s students. I took up this was selected directly as a Principal and this project to inculcate reading habits among the passion found new avenues to turn my children in this tech savvy world. We held schools into centres of excellence. It helped ‘Book Week’ in the school every year. Many that Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, being a publishing houses were invited to display a pacesetter institution, encourages innovative wide variety of books to attract the children practices in schools. with attractive discounts. Many competitions were organized during the week, illustrious Every school is judged by many parameters writers of children book etc were invited and and the Board results are an important storytelling workshops organised. criterion. To bring about a radical change, Throughout the year, we had competition on strategic planning was done. Amongst the book reading in the morning assembly. Harry steps taken included Micro planning, Potter’s birthday was also celebrated! A preparation of study material for different special price for the students and even groups, error analysis, mentor‐mentee, teachers who read the maximum books in the buddy system, talks by motivational speakers year was given on the annual day. Mass etc and this paid rich dividends. The school readership increased spectacularly. results improved dramatically both qualitatively and quantitatively year after Green Vidyalaya – Each child was encouraged year and I received appreciation from the to bring a plant or a sapling on his or her Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Another birthday and to plant in the school initiative I took was to instil scientific compound. A special corner of medicinal temperament in the students. Every plants was also cultivated. Every class was Wednesday, a science experiment was allotted a corner in the school campus to conducted in the morning assembly by the grow as a garden. This was a competitive event and the school had a verdant green

cover with blooming flowers of various hues. Long before 6. Best Hygienic School of the Year Award by National it became a practice, we started offering plants and Institute of Cleanliness Education and Research saplings to visiting dignitaries instead of bouquets. (NICER) in March 2016 To help primary students with spoken English, 7. Best Project School in the Green Olympiad by TERI conversation starters were put in the corridors to facilitate 2015‐16 students to use English in everyday conversation. It was fun to watch the young ones hone their conversational 8. World Girl Child Education and Empowerment skills using these prompters. This was greatly appreciated Award by Women’s Agency for generating by the school chairman and the parents. Imparting of employment March 2017 value education was also a priority which was undertaken through various activities in the school. Each house was 9. 9th National Teaching Award by United Group of named after a value and these four values became the Institutions April 2017 values school stood by. ICT related activities were also undertaken. Seminars and motivational talks were organised from time to time, both for students and for teachers Capacity building and mentoring of teachers. These enrichment and confidence building workshops and seminars were greatly appreciated and facilitated team building Some of these initiatives brought recognition and accolades from various agencies. To mention a few: 1. Eco Friendly School of the year award on 33rd world environment congress. Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment in June 2013 2. National Health, Education and Promotion Award by Indira Gandhi Technological and Medicinal Sciences University in July 2013. 3. Awarded 29th Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teacher & Media Award in 2013 4. N a t i o n a l Te a c h i n g E x c e l l e n c e A w a r d b y Confederation of Indian Universities in 2014 5. Spiritual and Value Education (SAVE) Award by Spiritual and Value Education initiative in schools project for NCR in 2015 21

Success Stories CED FOUNDATION INDIA’S SUCCESSFUL LEADERS & SCHOOLS 2020-21 PRIDE OF INDIA CHOSEN BY CED FOUNDATION w w w. c e d i n d i a . i n



DR. SANJAY MALPANI The Educationist with Global Vision and Indian Values Dr. Sanjay Malpani Bhanu was sitting outside while his mother was discussing his academic performance with the Chairman of his school. Bhanu was a 7th std student and his mother was concerned because his exam results were not upto her expectations. The Chairman, who was known for having strong rapport with the students, assured the mother and called Bhanu in his office. Though Bhanu was perceived to be 'weak in academics', he had a great artistic sense. The Chairman had already identified that the boy is gifted with visual‐spatial intelligence and motivated him to attend regular elementary drawing classes in the school. He assured the mother that one day Bhanu will come out with flying colours. 7 years later Bhanu cracked the competitive exams by achieving top rank and got admission first in the NIFT and now in National School of Designing (NID). He has already won several prestigious International Awards and Scholarships. The story of Bhanu is not an exception, in fact he represents hundreds of students who were motivated, guided and inspired by the Chairman ‐ Dr Sanjay Malpani. Industrialist by Profession ‐ Educationist by Passion A versatile and multifaceted personality, Dr Sanjay Malpani was born in a reputed business family of Sangamner, a small town located in Maharashtra. He is one of the Directors of Malpani Group of Industries. Today his conglomerate company is engaged in production and marketing of 150 FMCG products, is one of the biggest producers of green energy with a combined strength of 600 MW, runs several Amusement Parks and Theme Parks and has projects and factories in 8 Indian states. Though a successful industrialist, his heart and soul lies in the noble work of nation building and he devotes most of his time in nurturing the young generations by providing value based quality education. Dhruv Global School: A Guiding Star in the world of Education Dr Sanjay Malpani was awarded a Ph.D in \"Child Development Management\" by Pune University. His passion for education led Dr Malpani to establish a day boarding‐cum‐ 24

25

India One ­ Coffee Table Book 26

residential school in 2005. Dhruv Global School is an has also been awarded \"The Best Rural College\" award by of Geeta before he turns 50 and he achieved his target 3 institute which works on the principles of Dr. Howard Savitribai Phule Pune University. Under the leadership of months in advance!!! \"Wasn't it a difficult challenge given Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory. Dr Sanjay Malpani Dr Malpani, the college has added 11 research centres and it to his busy and ever demanding schedule?\" Dr Malpani gives emphasis on life skills and value based education. He also offers 7 degree courses in B.Voc category. replies that yes it was difficult but not impossible. He says personally meets the students, engages with them in that he memorized Geeta without compromising any of his formal and informal discussion, he motivates & train Integration of Yoga in Education responsibilities and without giving any extra time. He teachers. Uncompromised investment of money by System: achieved this by making optimum use of his time during Malpani Group has helped to build a world class those 2 years. By striking such a balance in his day to day infrastructure and invaluable investment of quality time As they say that 'The battle of Waterloo was won in the life, Dr Sanjay Malpani has literally implemented what life, by Dr Malpani has resulted in developing an organization playing field of Eton', Dr Malpani firmly believes that Dr Sanjay Malpani has literally implemented what Krishna which ''Nurtures Confidence'', values and hidden education is incomplete if we don't give enough emphasize declares in the Bhagwat Geeta – ‘Samatavam Yoga intelligence of children. Recently he has started 2 more on healthy mind and body. And here comes the role of Uchyatte’ that is balance is yoga. branches in Pune. Dr Malpani doesn't believe in franchise 'Yoga'. He has been practicing and promoting Yoga for based education, he believes that it is the student focussed many years. Thousands of students have learnt to practice Dr Malpani did not stop at this. Making the most out of the personalized education system which makes a difference, Yoga under his mission. Taking note of his contribution in Covid lockdown period, he started Zoom classes to help not the brand name. this field, he has been appointed as Vice‐President of people to learn Geeta. This Geeta Pariwar initiative got National Yogasana Sports Federation as well as of overwhelming response not only from India but also Working for Rural Students International Yogasana Sports Federation. He is entrusted internationally. It resulted in training of hundreds of Geeta with responsibility to prepare syllabus for \"Khelo India\" teachers. And now 1000+ Zoom classes in 105 countries Education for Dr Malpani is not money making but a man initiative of Govt. of India and also to develop a scientific and 10 languages are being conducted under his guidance. making endeavor. Another best example of his educational and objective judging system for Yogasana as a sport. Till now 2,50,000 people have learnt Geeta in this project. venture is Sangamner College of which he is The Executive Chairman since 15 years. It is a 60 years old college, with 50 A true 'Karmyogi’ A true leader is the one who inspires and take everyone acres campus, providing quality higher education to along while he climbs greater heights. 8000+ rural students. This rural college was accredited a At a personal leval, Yoga for him is not just a physical 'B Plus' grade by NAAC 15 years ago, but under the excercise, he practice 'Yoga' as explained by Shree Krishna Be it Yoga or Bhagwad Geeta; School or College visionary leadership of Dr Malpani it achieved an 'A' and in Bhagwad Geeta. Dr Malpani is a devoted follower of Education; Dr Malpani has emerged as one of the visionary then went on to get an 'A Plus' grade and now it is granted Bhagwad Geeta. So much so that on his 48th birthday he academician of the country who follows the mantra given the status of 'Autonomous Institute'. Sangamner College took a resolution to learn and memorize all the 18 chapters in Bhagwat Geeta – Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam, that is working skilfully is yoga! 27

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MR. S.K. GUPTA educational institution ensured that his childhood was cherished goals were to be achieved.The past 17 years have spent in an atmosphere conditioned with moral values that stood testimony to the fact that never once did the The foundation of VSPK International School was made him a firm believer in self efforts, hard work and educationist within Sh.S.k Guptaji, felt complacent with laid in 2003 as a realization of the dream of honest disposition as the traits that lead one towards the growth achieved so far. The school's academic Founding Father,Sh P.C.Guptaji who cherished progress and prosperity .After completeling the school performance at both class X and XII are a verifiable fact the idea of creating an educational institution that edication, Sh.S K Gupta pursued B.Com from PGDAV that the improvement of the quality standards of provided truly globalized learning experiences.The dream college and later secured a law degree from the Campus educational experiences, have shown consistent was given a practical shape by his son, Sh.S.K.Guptaji , who Law Centre (Delhi University).Beginning his business improvement.Every year, the class X and XII board results shared his father vision that contribution in the field of journey in the field of Petrochemicals , working majorly have been seeing growing number of students securing education is the best way to serve the nation.The goal , with self effort and self finance, success for the Chairman 90% above scores in individual subjects and also, in however , was not easy to accomplish as he neither had the of VSPK group of schools, required great determination, aggregate percentage. It is due to the zealous involvement capital required nor the experienced guidance to give diligence, optimism and unbelievable toil. The days of of the honourable school chairman in all aspects of work practical shape to the shared vision . struggle were not easy however, the undaunted spirit of done at the institution ,that the students are consistently the great visionary , persevered, running from pillar to winning medals and positions in competitions at inter Sh.S.K Guptaji has faced great struggle in life . His middle post ,arranging the needed finance, getting required school, district and state level. The infrastructure of the income background and schooling from a government run permissions and ensuring that the construction of the school is adequately equipped to create the best possible place if learning is as per his idealistic perception of learning ambience. Whether it is the creation of new 28 creating a safe, healthy, happy and well equipped basketball court, swimming pool or shooting gallery as per institution where the talent of the young can be nurtured, state/National level specifications or it be the requirement the potential given proper nourishment and the characters of upgradation of technical equipment to suit the growing provided positive direction for growth that is, both. popularity if educational technology, respected Sh.S K wholesome and holistic. The hurdles that he particularly Guptaji never hesitated huge monetary allocations.Besides remembers till today ,included fighting a litigation suit to working as a leading educationist, Ms.Gupta has also been justify his decision to get the garbage collection space at the forefront in espousing social causes and charitable cleaned up as it was right next to the school site.Thus, in initiatives.No wonder, he is the proud recipient of several the initial stages of his foray into the field of education, he accolades , honour and awards from leading organizations realized that one needs to stand firm to his values and ideas and associations.In his relentless effort to make education inspite of stiff opposition.Reminiscing that incident , Sh. act as a vehicle for economic progress and social reform, Sk Gupta remarked,\"Though it was strange that he had to Mr.Gupta has received plenty of support and fight and struggle even when his heart and intentions were encouragement from friends and family. His wife, to do the right thing. Yet, the incident gave strength to his Mrs.Pramila Gupta has worked shoulder to shoulder iron will and firm resolve that no amount of external sharing the responsibility of both school management and pressure can ever deter him from pursuit of the right domestic obligations. Sh.S k Gupta has ensured that his course of action. sons, Mr.Kapil Gupta and Mr. Pankaj Gupta justify their status and role as the institutions directions by working The laying of the foundation of VSPK International School with dynamism and innovative progressive mind‐set. at Rohini, Delhi, was just the first step. The journey of thousands of miles , was still lying ahead if the lofty and

29

India One ­ Coffee Table Book immediately within 2 days, the whole process of content A believer in equal rights and transaction and educational potential of women to contribute in training was taken from physical an organusation's success, environment to virtual space.Thus, Mr.Gupta supported and stimulated he was once, again among the his daughter in laws to prove their frontrunners in ushering exceptional abilities as educationist transformational change towards while handling the position of the digitalization of educational process Vice Principals . and since then each day, he is seen searching for ways to arrsnge better A journey that started from a small training for both the facilitators and home business in petrochemicals to the students so that online leaning the position of creating a world can be qualitatively enhanced and class onstitution spanning its each student is given the kind of branches in three cities, has been support that he/she requires to nothing, short of, being incredible convert his ability in distinct fields monumental. Creating a learning into achievements that his/her environment that is built on noble family ant the institution , can feel ethics, provided blended, proud of. SK Guptaji once experiential, interdisciplinary, remarked, \"Change is neither easy inclusive and globalized or comfortable. However, instead of experiences, has certainly been a wasting our energy in resisting or laudable achievement that us both a fighting change, we should source of awe and inspiration. But concentrate, wholeheartedly, on to repeat the oft quoted words using that change as opportunities spoken by Sh. S k Guptaji \"Though for causing remarkable the woods are dark and deep , there accomplishments to come to us as a are miles to go before a I sleep.\"And result of our diligence , dedication the march continues towards and disciplined endeavours.\" It is no change, transformation, growth surprise for such faith and and upgradation. optimism to leave an indelible imprint on the minds and hearts of The current Pandemic put another all those who are fortunate enough challenge that was commonly faced to be touched by the idealistic by all educational institutions. Yet attitude and charismatic with self belief and faith marking personality of this noble visionary his voice, Sh.S K Guptaji remarked\"If the students can't come to us, we will find a way to take learning to them\" and thus, 30

DR.RUPALI DHAMDHERE Success is a process it happens with continuous regular honest efforts. I am a passionate educationist who consciously took a decision to move towards education leaving a banking job of a nationalized bank, but have no regrets. Teaching comes with a fresh breath of air every single day and it leaves you full of life. It is a very big responsibility as you are contribution to build the future generation and how the world would look like tomorrow. The student today needs much more than just academics and with the unprecedented situation that we are in today the new normal is virtual. The virtual situation though may seem comfortable as everything happens from the comfort of your home but it still comes with its negative effects as you want to portray a very positive side of everything and the pressure of constantly being online. I truly believe in a 360 degree development of the child and there are many many more things other than academics that are required to groom the personality of a child and when I am in this field I would definitely want to impact as many lives. 31

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MR. BHARAT every new experience I tried to learn 32 most important lessons in my life BHUSHAN GUPTA and the same I dispersed to my surroundings and my associates. My life’s expedition has been full of ripples of When I joined Lagan Kala Upvan, good times, struggles under which Bal Bhavan blooms, I and failures…every new aimed to give best of my time and achievement elated me to aim for space to establish and flourish it to further heights and every failure the best of my possibilities. In my challenged me to fight till it shapes tenure of 40 years of teaching, I into success. With conviction and worked to figure out strategies and belief in the ideologies I have policies which could bring about inherited in my genes and being positive changes in education. I was associated with the most pious field determined at following the light of education, all I have learnt is to paved by my father ‐his ideologies of give my heart and soul in shaping “Goodness before Greatness”. When I humane individuals and nurture look up to my father, I believe that I education as my kid being most have still lot more to achieve and genuine in my approach. strive for. When I was introduced to the field of I was officially introduced to education, I had doubts and teaching as a career on April 1, 1983, hesitations about my capacities and when I realized the intense essence capabilities and wondering whether and relevance of this profession, the I would do justice to this profession dedication and perseverance it of diligence and dignity. My father, demands, so I pledged to myself that whom I always look up as my mentor each day, I will contribute something of enlightenment entrusted upon me unique to learning that would help this huge responsibility which me grow and simultaneously involved tremendous patience. With contribute to the growth of my

students and via them the society. This not only boosted my morale to work with more organizations such as Akhil Bhartiya Anuvrat Nyas, Udbhav etc., which work towards the dedication, but also made me learn a lot. I vowed to strive hard in developing my students elevation of society. in all respects to be acknowledged by their name and fame at national level. Today I am glad to own a few National awards and several other acknowledgements which are affirmation I never considered any work menial or meek and contributed my time and space for the of my role as teacher to my students and I am much obliged to them and my associates in fulfillment of each task I undertook. In my teaching career I have tried to bring reformation believing me and trusting me for all decisions I took to fulfil my role. by adding advancements in the dispersal of education catering to the need of upcoming generation. I am a firm believer of the ideology that—One should walk with time, lest the I feel that education sector has now developed significantly in comparison to the earlier time would leave us behind. Today I am glad to have a chain of dignified and established times, when I had to make efforts to guide teachers, and rigorously trained them to realize team members who are working as pioneers in the field of education. their role and responsibility as mentors. Undertaking regular meetings with my school staff and being a strict coach to them, not compromising anything against quality I believe it all credits to all I have been associated with, my Father, who had been my education. It delights me to see how the Ministry of Education is now making efforts for constant guide till date even after his death I take lessons from his life; my fellow teachers constant teachers’ training sessions, which I think is to be kept at priority for the and team mates, my family constantly struggling along with me, my children, and every development of Education. individual I am connected to, as everyone taught me some lesson which helped him frame my ideologies and shape my being. I have always respected creativity and appreciated learning aptitude. I prefer to be called a learner rather a commander. I have never hesitated to undertake works of all genres at 33 school. I always had an inclination to sports so I even use to take physical fitness sessions for students, played games with them, ensured their health and then the classes for the subject I used to teach. I tried to accept criticism with diligence, adopt the suggestion suggested to me for the development of my school education system ensuring that students are taught values and humanity at prime priority. I never kept huge targets for myself neither aimed for big leaps, rather believed in the ideology that slow and steady wins the race. With little steps today I have been successful in procuring great name for my school giving it nationally acknowledged recognition. During my active involvement in school life and education I was being bestowed with several awards pinned to my profile, which include the State teacher award 2006 by Directorate of Education (govt. of Delhi) and CBSE award to teachers for session 2011‐12 which had been my aim and dream, along with various other awards from different government and non‐government organizations. My involvement with schemes like Bhagidari and Eco clubs had been my contribution to society and ecology because of which our school was recognized with Best Eco club award 2001‐2002 and Bhagidari award 2006 moreover the school ushered the celebration of Earth day in Delhi region. Recently I was bestowed with the Title of EDUCATION STALWART 2021 BY EDUCATION TODAY.CO as a regard to my experience and vision in preparing global citizens in field of education and TIMES POWER ICON AWARD 2019, NORTH BY EDUCATION TODAY for my contributions to the field of education. I was also associated with socio‐cultural

India One ­ Coffee Table Book BAL BHAVAN PUBLIC SCHOOL The school runs ‘Main Bhi burning crackers. Gandhi Project'. Main Bhi The greatest device for more creativity and innovation is a Gandhi is one of such initiative Doing what is in the best interest of students is our core curious mind and readiness to take up challenges…. under which, we request and value as a progressive education institution. This means advise parents to restrict their being resourceful in promoting equity for the success of all Our motto has always been that excellence is driven by use of plastic and avoid single students, particularly those who need academic values and success is strengthened by ethics, the virtual use plastic. Along with they are interventions and extensions. To promote inclusive school begins with Virtual Morning Assembly which is a guided and suggested to avoid education we have highly motivated and passionate wonderful way to focus time and attention on seeking the use of aluminum foils for educators with a relentless drive to transform public God’s plan for the ahead. Every morning assembly is based packing lunch, plastic lunch education. Schoolwork is planned in such a way that every on a virtuous theme to inculcate good habits, moral values boxes and bottles, the use of student has a possibility to participate in remedial and positive outlook towards life. which is not just harmful for teaching if need be. During pandemic, online remedial individuals but also for the teaching is given in two ways. First, in the morning 8 AM Our aim is to prepare prodigies to assume leadership and nation and the planet. to 8:30 AM and secondly, during the lessons to which the responsibility in a competitive and changing world. We need for support is connected. Various flexible groups are advocate the lively connection between knowledge and To overcome the worrisome used in remedial teaching. responsibility and the obligation to serve. It is our present situation of waste philanthropic attitude that has led the school to run management in the country, The task of each teacher is to monitor the learning and incredible and innovative programs which promote the school is resolute to the growth of the student and the possible needs for support environmental friendly and sustainable development. disposal of all possible single use plastic from its premises. that may arise. Remedial teaching is organized in mutual The school dustbins are painted green, blue and white. The understanding with the student and the guardian. They 34 students are guided for the appropriate disposal of the are given information about the forms of remedial support waste, the food waste in green bin, the non‐recyclable and its importance to learning and school attendance. waste in blue bin and paper waste in white bin. The school Students are obligated to participate in the remedial also has a Paper‐ Recycling‐ Unit in the premises itself, teaching that has been organized for them. where students recycle the waste papers to make cardboards, calendars, diaries and paper wraps. We promote experiential teaching and learning as we believe that it enhances learners’ knowledge as well as The school possesses its own Paper‐ Recycling‐Unit, skills. Teachers plan their lessons in such a way that they Waste Segregation Unit, Green Roof‐ Terrace Garden, act as a facilitator and students “learn by doing”. Using Solar Plant and Rain Water Harvesting Plant. various activities, games, hands‐on laboratory experiments, practicums, field exercises and flipped We take immense pride in supporting and promoting all classrooms are some of the innovative ways through which the government programs to spread awareness among teachers are engaged in executing classroom teaching. masses towards the social cause and issues such as Fit India Plog Run, Tree Plantation Drives and so on. Every The school follows Interdisciplinary Approach to teach year the school organizes “Anti‐Fire Cracker Rally” across curricular disciplines around common themes, Wherein our young prodigies take upon their shoulders, issues or problems. It creates a powerful learning the responsibility to educate the masses about ill effects of experience and emphasizes integrative learning, critical thinking and creative problem solving.

Apart from building Academic Excellence, we ensure the and its soul, part of everyone’s routine life. However the engaged in innovative change to improve teaching and development of specialized skills of individuals which course of our expeditions does not end here, for the learning using Microsoft’s K‐12 Education Transformation involve music, dance, sports, art and craft etc, through journey to explore continues. Framework. online tutorial classes even during pandemic Covid‐19. It seeks to build the student interests to varied fields and We are heading forward in the technically advanced world The school conducts online personality development gives them momentary relaxation from regular day to day where changes occur at a persistent pace. To keep and career counseling sessions to promote holistic academic activities. enhancing and evolving education at different levels, we development of each and every child. With qualified and empower teachers to drive student achievement and skilled professionals, we seek to enhance and sharpen the Our school also participated in India’s first ever Virtual Toy provide them with the support to do so, in order to expand unique and abound talent of the young prodigies, who aim Fair. Since, our team believes that a child learns best when opportunities for all students. Becoming extremely aware for discrete career options. at ease, thus concepts embedded through play leaves an of the present situation of the pandemic Covid‐19, we have everlasting impact, germinating the very elements of paved a way to online education for learners through Connecting home and school makes us a great community creativity and innovation. And what better way to Microsoft Teams App. We believe that learning is of learners. We are well aware of the fact that Parent‐ demonstrate it, but through Educational Toys. The stall set fundamental to teaching; thus we have promoted learning Teacher Meeting is the most crucial event of the year, up by the team was a beautiful blend of buoyant perception among teachers to conduct effective and interesting live lending new dimensions to the ‘Home‐school‐ and vision, demonstrating institution’s commitment to sessions with students. Under the guidance and leadership partnership’, the school is successfully conducting virtual keep exploring and introducing academic revolutions of the school Principal Mr. Vividh Gupta, 47 teachers of PTM via Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing app). through innovative teaching aids the school have successfully earned the title of MIEE: Conducting such effective parent‐teacher conferences has Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and 64 teachers surely boosted family involvement in the classroom and After all, quality education is the embodiment of our have been successfully certified as Microsoft certified helped us to promote positive outcomes for teachers, democratic principle; it is transformative for all children, educator in the academic year 2021‐22. students and school. regardless of personal circumstances. Being a true visionary, we are well‐versed with the fact that Instead of producing products on assembly line, we believe School’s ATL Labs, has redefined the paradigm, by education is ever‐evolving and it is because of his in shaping comprehensive characteristics in students. The transforming science into a value, to be shared with the mentorship that the school is now officially accepted as the twin‐ideals of quality and commitment have enabled us to society. We have celebrated the scientific temperament Microsoft Showcase School Program ‐ Incubator path. carve a niche for the holistic development of school with events like Atal Community Day and making Science We are going to join a global community of schools education. 13251

India One2020-21 CED GLOBAL BOARD OF Dr. Manoj Madaan Dr. C B Jadli DIRECTORS Principal Principal Dev Samaaj Modern School, Delhi Gyanda Academy, Nepal GTEF steps towards the Vision of child Friendly Schools of India Dr. P. Ravi Dr. A.K. Sharma • Quality learners: Healthy, well‐nourished, ready to learn, and supported by Former Regional Director, NIOS Former Assistant their family and community Commissioner, KVS • Quality content: curricula and materials for literacy child Development and skills for lifelong learning • Quality teaching‐learning processes child‐centered: (life) skills‐based approaches, technology • Quality learning environments: policies and practices, facilities (water, sanitation), services (safety, physical and psycho social health) & Positive Behavior and Gender Sensitive throughout

Ms. Anubhuti Mehta Ms. Nivedita Madkikar Ms. Lyla Jacob Ms. Suman Doonga Former Asst.Commissioner,KVS Education Director, Ex Academic Director Director Lokseva Group of schools. Godson Public School, Chennai Media SPIC MACAY Academic Director, Mentor International School Dr. Madhu Ved Ms. Meena Kumari Dr. Vikesh Kaur Ms. Nandita Sunkara Director ‐ JPS Director Academic Excellence Principal Vice Principal Manager ‐ Sbm Sr. Sec. School, Delhi Indian Public School Kolar Karnataka Doon International School, Jammu Delhi Public School, Nacharam

MS. ALKA SHARMA at a very young age. Once when I was in class V while visiting my aunt who Born into a well‐educated was headmistress of small village professional household, her school, I was requested to take an father Mr. B.P. Joshi rose to English class for an absent teacher. I the position of chief engineer of the loved the experience and since then public works department of I’ve nurtured the dream of Rajasthan, Sharma was schooled in promoting a primary‐secondary St. Patrick’s, Jodhpur and Kendriya school of my own. Though I married Vidyalaya, Udaipur. However, as young, fortunately I had a very soon as she completed her Plus Two, supportive husband and in‐laws who as in the custom of the times she was encouraged me to complete my married at the young age of 17 and education. Later after I was qualified, her daughter Ms. Pooja was born a K.C. Sharma, my father‐in‐law, a year later. But this did not deter former deputy director of education Sharma from continuing her of Rajasthan provided me valuable education. She signed up for an advice and guidance to promote the undergrad programme at a College Central Public School 30 years ago in in Jodhpur, and was awarded a a rented building with a first batch of bachelors degree in Science. “My 85 students and seven teachers,” son Deepak was born a day after I recalls Sharma. She also recalls that wrote my final year B. Sc exam,” initially the new K‐12 school recalls Sharma. Despite having to struggled because Sharma’s discharge parental duties, she inclusion of non‐academic activities pressed on to acquire postgraduate into the school curriculum was not degree in English from Rajasthan favourably received by Udaipur’s University. parents’ community. Bank finance for education institution was a “The seeds of my ambition to become constraint and in 2004 Sharma had an educator were planted in my mind to mortgage the family home as 38

collateral to avail a loan to purchase 100 an educator‐entrepreneur, Sharma has computers for ICT lab at CPS. been conferred with numerous awards for her contribution towards Looking back on her early years as the contemporising K‐12 in Udaipur and Lake City’s pioneer edupreneurs, Rajasthan. Among them: Sharma acknowledges them as a “great learning experience in • Icon of Mewar award of the entrepreneurship and organisation Dainik Bhaskar 2013 management. “With the benefit of my experience of promoting and • Jewels of Udaipur in 2014 by consolidating CPS, it was relatively easy OCZNS events group to promote and establish the Cambridge Assessment and CBSE affiliated • Women Inspirations of Rockwoods High which currently has an Rajasthan 2015 on occasion of enrolment of 1800 boys and girls International women’s Day by tutored by 100 plus teachers. It’s a Dainik Bhaskar matter of pride and satisfaction that both these day schools are appreciated • Lifetime Achievement Award by Udaipur’s parents community,” says 2019 conferred International Sharma – also a Reiki healer and grand School Awards held in master trainer who routinely signs up Chandigarh teacher training workshops and seminars because of her belief that Central Public School “learning should never stop”. CPS & Rockwoods snapshot Campus view photo Estb. 1989 Major Institutions Sited on a green three‐acre campus on Central Public School (estb.1989) the banks of River Ayad, CPS is Rockwoods Schools (2011 and 2016) Udaipur’s ranked #1 day‐cum‐boarding Students: 3,500 school as per the verdict of principals, Faculty: 165 teachers, educationists and senior Affiliation: CBSE, Cambridge students of Western India who top Assessment International (UK) ranked in the latest EW India School Rankings 2019‐20. From small Awards and encomiums beginnings this CBSE‐affiliated co‐ed school has built a stellar reputation in During her long and patient innings as the city and beyond for providing rigorous academics and modern pedagogies supplemented with sports, co‐curricular and life skills education to 2000 students including 250 boarders 39

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. ROHINI AIMA • Developing Positive work culture, grievances 40 resolving & team motivation. I as a school leader believe in direction setting with clear vision, goals and high expectations. • Undertake manpower planning, recruitment Believe in developing people through and orientation. individual support, intellectual simulation. Building a collaborative culture & creating • Coordinate for implementing best practices productive relationships with families and in line with academic goals. communities in my forte:‐ Training & Development: • I have a seasoned perceptive with 37 years of rich & extensive experience in School • I identify training needs & formulating management, Teaching, general programs for trainees & implementing the administration, H R D. Totally revised policies & measuring its familiar with CBSC regulations and effectiveness. functioning. • I also believe in customising training • I am a keen planner with skills in team programs & administrative activities based building, organisation building capacity and on the training need analysis to enhance the proven abilities in planning and managing skills & efficiency. resources and believe in maintaining consistency and set high personal standards/ • I have over 37 years of experience in the professional ethics. education sector. I have held several prestigious assignments in the last few • I do posses sound understanding of decades. At present placed as a founder administration with a broad mind‐set and Principal cum Vice‐Chairperson of Jammu strong quantitative & conceptual abilities. Sanskriti School, Jammu, which is the outcome of my vision and mission for the When it comes to functional quality education in the village‐area & equip skills :‐ the children and the local communities for environmental sustainability and social • I believe in conceptualisation & successful responsibility to strengthen local economies, execution of curriculum and day‐to‐day local cultures and the rich diversity of J&K’s administrative tasks. local traditions. The school is focused on experiential learning and most of the • Responsible for strategic utilisation and syllabus is covered through innovative deployment of available resources to achieve practices/projects. the objectives. • I have lead various prestigious organizations HR: and have excelled in areas as diverse as teachers/students management initiatives,

a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , q u a l i t y • “Shikshak Shree Award‐2017” appreciation from some of the assurance, training and from Samata Swatantra Mandi. top schools worked development of teachers. As a • Acharya Chanakya shikshavidh in/conducted founding Principal, I am expert in Samman ‐2020 Certificate of workshops/interviews educational management excellence. • Centre Suptt. For conducting with the in depth knowledge of CTET/NEET/ITT/JEE exams. educational psychology, • Abraham Lincolon Shiksha S o c i e t y ‐ c e r t i fi c a t e o f • Honoured as a panellist for instructional skills and teaching appreciation‐2020. educational discussions in pedagogy. She believes in various conferences. constantly trying to adopt and • Certificate of achievement – Gem innovate new methodologies to Foundations‐ NEP 2020 • Published interview in ‘Touch ensure that teaching/learning • Effective Golbal Leader 2020 for Education’ an education can be made more interesting excellence in Values & creative magazine. and fun with the latest global Skills award by CED Foundation. • Articles in ‘Wednesday Times’ trends in education & technology. National Education Magazine. In a short span of 4 years the • Asia’s greatest Principal 2020‐21 – Humming Bird’s. • Indo‐Nepal social mission school has made an entry into award‐ Anterashtriya Prestigious Education World • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award ‐ Swatantrata Samrasta Manch. School rating where the school 2018 ‐ Educators conclave & has been Ranked no.6 in J&K‐ Awards. • Certificate of appreciation – in 2017 • TOP 30 OUTSTANDING the webinar “COVID – 19, 2nd ACHIEVERS PRINCIPAL wave prevention & protection ACHIEVEMENTS :‐ AWARD 2020 and KEY NOTE in children & adults”. • Active Member oF World SPEAKER Award by Wednesday • Certification of Appreciation‐ for renowned NGO‐“Theosophical Times. CEDx Speaker. order of service” Indian branch. • Women of Worth Award 2021 by • Member of Rashtriya Samata Nutan Paryaas Manch. Swatantra Manch. • Certificate of excellence “Naritu • Received most promising Narayani Samman\" on upcoming CBSE School Award in International women’s day 2021. 2015. • One of Top 20 iconic women of • Mahila Shakti Shiromani Gold India”by Global Talk Education Award 2016. under Ministry of MSME (Govt. • Received one of the 100 ‐Best of India). Principals in the country 2016 • Bagged the letters of Award by AKS. 41

India One ­ Coffee Table Book student, I realized my love for teaching English and that policy and anyone could walk in. This quality endured me was my calling‐I had to become an English teacher. to all as they felt that I genuinely cared for them. The best DR.PARIMALA SRINIVASAN comment I overheard from a teacher was “If I need her A few years into teaching, I started feeling the urge to do right now, I could talk to her now, no matter what she’s What does the word success really mean? It is a something more and when I was made the HOD, my doing.” The school was my family and the atmosphere was relative term and could mean different administrative and leadership qualities came to light .So I one of love and respect for all. things to different people. To me success is took some positive steps and prepared myself for the role finding a personal meaning and contentment in my life. of a principal. I was lucky to get an opportunity when I Secondly my professional attitude. I treated teachers as As a child, I always play acted the role of a teacher, so said shifted to Dewas from Hyderabad and once I took it up, my colleagues and gave them respect and flexibility to my mother. As a teenager, I wanted to be a teacher as I felt there was no looking back. I put my heart and soul into conduct their classes. Teachers were happy that I let them that I could be better than some of mine. As a postgraduate proving myself and achieving what I set out to do‐be a teach instead of micro‐managing or imposing my ideas 42 successful school leader. and stifling their creativity. I worked as a teacher for 15 years and thereafter as a Thirdly I was very student centred in my approach. I made Principal for 20 years. Today I have moved on to hold the sure that I knew majority of the students by name and also position of Academic Director. who was good at what. I valued their success and motivated them to do even better. This was how I I owe my success to the following factors. developed and kept alive the school spirit. My once a week moral short story during assembly was the highlight of Hardwork ‐as we all know is the key to success. I put in the week and students keep remembering them years hours of labour and years of toil to make the school I later and tell me how they have imbibed those values in headed as the best in Dewas.It was a challenge to do so in a their lives. This is what I term as my real success. small town which was conventional and laid back as far as education was concerned. But my dedication and devotion Fourthly I made sure that the entire atmosphere of the paid off and these qualities were the school had a palpable spirit of positivity, growth and joy which could be felt by all who entered the campus. hallmarks of my success. I never shirked my Teachers considered it as a great place to work in and responsibilities and duties and never gave any excuses. I never wanted to go anywhere else. I had more than 60% was always ready to take up new challenges and tasks and of teachers who were with me for over 10 years. I take to me a year had 365 possibilities to be explored. pride that my turnover of teachers every year was the least as compared to the other schools. I was also faithful and loyal to my institution and my long years of service(20) as a Principal in the same school Finally, all I can say is that I found meaning in my calling speaks of my success. I joined the school in its nascent as a school leader and seeing the school reach its present stage when the strength was hardly 150 and teachers status has given me the contentment I wanted to ensure numbered 12. When I retired, the school had over 1400 my success. I knew the power of my mind and so students and 70 teachers. The school was known for its programmed it for success. academics as well as sports achievements. I was never meant to be average, only awesome and How did I succeed? Firstly I made myself easily accessible successful. to all‐students ,teachers and parents. I had an open door

43

India One ­ Coffee Table Book DR. PRITI SHRIMAL V.S Naipaul were invited as Guests of 44 Honour. As editor of the magazine, releasing In my career of 3 decades I have traversed the Silver Jubilee edition by these stalwarts through myriad roles and handled was a dream come true clubbed with the various profiles. My journey began as a pleasure of being the moderator for the primary teacher, to a high school teacher, occasion. These helped in raising my then administrator, curriculum planner, personal bar and leveraging the image of the school auditor, head of school, inspector of Institution, which grew in stature and schools and a research scholar. strength. My career started as an English and Social My next milestone was heading an ICSE Science teacher. For 8 years, I inspired my School in Bangalore. Learning the ropes , I students to adopt reading as a hobby and was had to prepare the first batch of ICSE instrumental in creating a culture of literary students since a lot hinged on these results . pursuits like debating, drama, creative Together with my team of staff we sailed expression, oratory/communication skills, through and gave excellent results. This was vocabulary enrichment. Listening and a fillip to admissions and the blossoming of a speaking skills were incorporated in the new fledgling school . curriculum well before they became a standard. In the capacity of a curriculum planner for two years, I was heading the ICSE As an Administrator I was a part of the team curriculum planning team. Various creative to design erp solutions for the school. My elements and integrated activities were transition to being a Head Mistress was an incorporated to expand the mental horizon extremely enriching experience .I created and extend learning beyond text book s and ample opportunities for students to tap make learning joyful and fun filled. potential and ignite talent by exposing students to a wide spectrum of I took charge of my current position as school activities/competitions/exchange programs leader 11 years ago with a small strength of etc. Professional Training programmes in 165 students and huge expectations. My aim collaboration with SIERT / Home Science was to create a holistic and wholesome department and Bed colleges were environment focussing on the underlying conceptualised for the staff. The defining philosophy of the school which is “igniting moments were the Silver Jubilee celebrations human greatness”. The approach followed of the institution where Mr. Mark Tully and was laying emphasis on the “HOW” rather than the WHAT” .The dimension of

developing the 21st Century skills, essential to live and survive also • Special days and events /Annual concert /Sports had to be catered being the need of the hour . day ‐ all created inroads in the society and helped leverage the image , unique positioning and worth This was achieved by implementing a curriculum that balanced of the school . different types of activities, addressed different learning styles that boosted students’ strengths. The school moved towards personalized I realised to be different and unique we need to act off the beaten learning and assessment systems . track, so Gandhi Jayanti week was celebrated as ‐ WOW ‐ World of Work week in which the Students traded places/with the support In the initial phase of my focus was multipronged – provide visibility staff of the school to appreciate and express gratitude. to the brand, growth of the school, excellence in curriculum delivery, connect with community and society. In order to establish a unique Since its inception the school has sent out several batches of 10 and 12 identity and add value for the stake holders I encashed on the small with flying colours. It has been the proud recipient of many awards numbers realising that they are are often the beginning of a great year after year to name a few ‐ Top school in the city/ Top 10 enterprise. schools in Gujarat / Top 100 in the country. The students have also secured meritorious positions like City toppers and Country toppers Billabong Baazigar a mega event was organised in collaboration with over the years. The school has now carved a unique and distinct niche Rotary, City Colleges, Chamber of Commerce/Baroda Innovative in the educational landscape of the city. Council to strengthen connections and forge meaningful network. This event gave all the students of Grade 8‐10 a platform to hone The streak of excellence extends to all domains with students entrepreneurial skills, tap the business acumen and showcase their winning accolades at literary /cultural/sports (at State and National innovative talent. The PLE element (PLAY, LEARNING AND levels). The school was also among the TOP 20 schools in the Design EARNING) was demonstrated in the true sense. The success of this for Change Competition. event sent a message that even small strength can be advantageously used to promote student learning . A challenge was converted into an In a span of 10 years the school grew exponentially and today stands opportunity sending a positive signal that we have arrived. at strength of 1500. • The Interact Club of the school gave further Our Alumni have also brought laurels to the school and are spread all impetus to the students to connect with the society over with their footprints in all streams. From composing music with and conduct social and community based projects. AR Rehman to winning the GRAND PRIZE OF GOOGLE CODE‐ These initiatives were recognised and the club won .their achievements have made the school immensely proud. numerous awards and accolades like Best Club/ Presidential citation award (three times in arrow) MY vision has always been to create a special niche for the school perpetuating a culture and ecosystem of openness, learning, growth To add value meaningful content was delivered by and individual respect. Every day every child is important and every Student led conferences / Implicit curriculum moment has to be a moment of growth, by creating an enabling environment nurturing the passion and talent of the child and • ACT Programmes – awareness, connection, inspiring the students and Staff to find their North Star. As a transformation progressive educationist, I believe that challenges are stepping stones and risk taking are the triggers to success. My objective is to chisel the • Training teachers in EQ / Multi dimensional clubs unique genius and ignite the spark in every student and teacher to create leaders and not followers. • Robust Inclusion policy • Developmental checklists • Culminating activities , 45

MS. POLY PATTNAIK strength of 14 students in the age group of 2yrs ‐9yrs. “Start where you are, Use what you have, Do what you can”, These students were provided with breakfast, lunch and said Arthur Ashe and Ms Poly followed this to the tee. She “A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future”, snacks in a warm‐ friendly atmosphere along with the worked as a lecturer in a college and put all her earnings said Denis Waitley. This is exactly what Ms Poly, the older children receiving the regular education as per CBSE into the running of the school. Her good intentions, her Principal of Mother’s Public School believed in. When still a norms. The school came as a relief to working mothers. sincerity and dedication brought her in contact with young girl, she dreamt of establishing a school. Little did Finally, they had a place to leave their children in safe people who genuinely appreciated her efforts and helped she know, how true her dream would be. A few years later hands, work in peace at their offices and not feel guilty at in small ways. in 1992, she lay the foundation for a school called ‘Prakrit’ the end of the day. in the lap of nature. When she built one ,it catered to the With the good wishes of the community, gradually, step by needs of a working mother. The school gave the working The growing demand for the school forced Poly Madam to step the school grew and today boasts of having strength of mothers an assurance that their children would be looked find a bigger place and in Unit 1, was established the around 2000 students and 3 branches, 2 in Bhubaneswar after with love and affection, besides being provided Mother’s Public School. Over the last three decades, school and 1 in Puri. education. education has witnessed a lot of changes, especially in Odisha. We have never hesitated to adapt to the changes The USP of the school is its dedicated staff, the adaptability This school was the first of its kind in the capital city of and have always stepped forward with new and innovative to new changes, academic and non‐ academic and above all Bhubaneswar. This was the first day‐ boarding school strategies to improve the methods of imparting education. the approachable nature of Ms Poly. Officials, Parents, catering to the needs of working mothers. It started with a Students and staff – all can easily approach Poly Madam with their questions, requests and problems. She is a great 46 listener and in a calm and composed way, with a smile on her face, she solves their issues. Mother’s Public School has always risen to the requirements of students and academics has always been the most important feature. The school tries to provide a holistic education in the true sense by preparing students for various competitive exams, encouraging them to participate in various curricular, co‐curricular and extra ‐ curricular activities. Students have shone bright in the different competitions held at the Inter‐ School, State, National and even Inter‐national level. The school has carved a place of its own in the hearts of the denizens of Bhubaneswar and the growing demand compelled Ms Poly to branch out. Now, the school has branches at Khandagiri, Puri and Pahala. The school also actively participates in social activities on a regular basis in order to sensitise the students to respond to the needs of the society, both during normal time and during a crisis, be it a natural disaster like the cyclone or

helping people in Old Age Homes, Orphanages, etc. The school from the time of its inception has employed poor, uneducated single women and widows and helped them to live a dignified life. It has also included their children in the main stream to help improve their lives. The clear, determined vision and mission of Poly Madam has helped her achieve such a stature that she is well known in the field of education. Her humility, sensitiveness and simplicity has made her the role model for all her students and staff. She is truly inspiring to all who come in contact with her. It is an honor and a proud privilege for one to be a part of the Mother’s family. 47

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. ANURADHA RAKSHIT 48 ‘The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.' ‐ Alvin Toffler. This is what l strongly believe in. It is the leader who knows the way and simultaneously shows the way. I have tried to lead from the front as a role model for the entire team with professional ethics. We work as a team showing solidarity towards scaling new heights. Today school education stands as a challenge for the teaching faculty. But this challenge was treated as an opportunity at DPS Kalinga. The transition from offline to online teaching was taken up wholeheartedly keeping the safety and security of children in mind. Teachers were motivated to prove their ability. Today we have fruitfully completed one academic session and the second session has started in a very planned way. We aim at holistic education and thus co‐ curricular activities have been incorporated on the digital platform. This has provided ample scope to pursue their passion which in turn takes care of their mental health. Teachers are encouraged to hone their skills by participating in workshops and orientation programs, conduct in house subject enrichment activities and incorporate collaborative and competency based learning amongst students. My motto of treating every child as an individual entity is practiced by every teacher irrespective of the level they teach. Our culture and value system is given priority so that all students are nurtured into good human beings today and responsible citizens tomorrow. I have seen many changes in the educational scenario but adapted to the situation and continue imparting quality education.

49