Sarla Birla Public School Principal Paramjit Kaur was felicitated with Acharya Devo Bhava Award in a glittering ceremony in New Delhi on September 30. It was Brainfeed's 5th Acharya Devo Bhava Awards-2018 in association with SPAES (Society for promotion of academic excellence of schools.
Out of 300 participants competing for the award from across the country, 50 were shortlisted and were assessed on several parameters. They were given varied topics to deliver an extempore speech. Paramjit Kaur expressed her views on the topic 'Importance of Research in Education'. Her ideas were highly appreciated by the members of the jury and she became one of the 17 mentors who were selected for the award.
In commendation of her teaching practices and pedagogical innovation, motivation to learners and outstanding services for the cause of education, Paramjit Kaur was felicitated with a trophy, citation, cash prize and a shawl by Chief Guest, Dr. Deepak Vohra, IFS (Retd), Special Adviser to Prime Minister, Lithuania, Guinea, Poland, a renowned Doordarshan artist & Quiz Master and Guest of Honour, Dr. Chukha Ramaiah, educationist, ex-member MLC.
The members of the jury who graced the occasion were Suraj Prakash, Ex-Principal, CRPF Public School, member NPS, Marie Elangovan, a Canadian choreographer who calls herself a 'Can Indian'. She is a Bharatanatyam dancer who pursued religious studies at University of Montreal and Premchand Palety, Founder Chief Executive, C-Fore - a popular survey company.
School Head Personnel & Admin. Pradip Varma congratulated the Principal and said that as a mentor she understands the importance of nurturing the students to become good citizens of tomorrow. He also appreciated the innovative ideas and pedagogical techniques employed by her in the school.