Bokaro: Principal of Delhi Public School (DPS), Bokaro, A.S. Gangwar, has been honoured with the ‘Best International Principal Award’ for the year 2020-21 by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).
The Academic Council of SOF has bestowed this honour to Gangwar in recognition of the leadership qualities and path breaking initiatives for the cause of education and academic excellence of the students. This award is all the more special this year as during the session 2020-21, the education sector has faced unprecedented onslaught by the pandemic. As a leader his role to motivate the team of teachers to stay focused on the education of the students with perseverance and dedication was highly appreciated all over the country.
SOF conducts National Science Olympiad, Indian Economics Olympiad, National Computer Olympiad, International Mathematics Olympiad examinations in 42800 schools from over 1400 cities spread across 22 countries of the world which is conducted every year.
It is noteworthy that Gangwar is among the very few Principals from the Eastern zone to receive this award this year. Gangwar has also received several coveted recognitions for his service in the field of education including Sandipani Vishishth Gurujan Samman, Vidyapati Sikshak Samman, Progressive Principal Award ,International Principal Award (2019–20) and the list goes on.
Expressing gratitude, A. S. Gangwar thanked all the stakeholders. He said, “It is indeed ennobling to be acknowledged as the Best International Principal. However ,no success is complete without the support of a dedicated team of staff, enthusiastic students and supportive parents. It is the collaborative awareness and commitment that has helped us to achieve what we are today. Every achievement is just another milestone that impels us to do better.”
