HIMACHAL PRADESH, May 18: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of National Independent Schools Alliance, a premier national platform representing lakhs of private schools across the country, was successfully held at Paonta Sahib with enthusiastic participation from delegates representing various states from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
The AGM witnessed detailed deliberations on key issues concerning the private education sector, including institutional coordination, policy matters, strengthening organisational structure and future initiatives aimed at safeguarding and promoting quality education across India. The central agenda of the meeting focused on the election of national office bearers of National Independent Schools Alliance.
During the election process, noted educationist Dr. Kulbhushan Sharma was re-elected as National President of NISA for another three-year term. Dr. Paranjyothi, Dr. Tulasi Prasad, Dr. Sushil Gupta, Dr. Anirudh Gupta and Dr. Rajendra Singh were elected as Vice Presidents, while veteran educationist and founding President & Chief Patron of the Private Schools Association, Dr. G.N. Var, was elected as Joint Secretary for Organizational Development & Partnerships of NISA at the national level.
Several other office bearers were also elected during the democratic process conducted in the presence of delegates from across India. Following the elections, the newly elected leadership took an oath of office and commitment towards strengthening the organisation and addressing the concerns of private educational institutions nationwide. A separate meeting of the newly elected leadership was also held to discuss future organisational plans and expansion of NISA activities.
Participants unanimously stressed that only authentic and recognised representatives would be entertained by the organisation in matters related to representation and coordination. It was also announced that a special conference of National Independent Schools Alliance would soon be organised in the Kashmir Valley to discuss region-specific educational concerns and strengthen coordination with member institutions.
For the first time, Jammu and Kashmir secured representation in the Executive Body of NISA at the prestigious national-level AGM. The Private Schools Association was represented by Dr. G.N. Var, Bilal Ahmad Bhat and M. Syed Wani, who participated in discussions concerning educational reforms, institutional challenges and the role of private schools in nation-building.
Addressing the gathering after his re-election, Dr. Kulbhushan Sharma thanked delegates from across India for reposing faith in his leadership once again. He described the day as significant for NISA and emphasized the importance of collective efforts by all states and members for strengthening private education in India.
Meanwhile, the Private Schools Association extended heartfelt congratulations to its Founding President and Chief Patron Dr. G.N. Var on his historic induction as Joint Secretary of NISA at the national level.
Bilal Ahmad Bhat termed the AGM highly significant for the future of private educational institutions and described the induction of Dr. G.N. Var as a historic development that would strengthen the voice of private schools, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir.
Ghulam Hassan Rather said the appointment of Dr. G.N. Var to such a prestigious national position was a matter of pride for Jammu and Kashmir and would inspire the organisation to achieve greater heights.
M. Syed Wani highlighted the importance of national-level coordination among private educational institutions and stated that PSA would continue playing an active role through NISA.
Director Media & Communications Dr. Owais Mattoo described the development as a proud and inspiring moment for the educational fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir and called upon all members to work collectively with renewed energy and commitment.
The AGM concluded with a collective resolve by delegates and office bearers to continue working for the welfare of students, educational institutions and the broader cause of quality education across the country.