Modern Public School Honored with Sri Sri Award for Holistic Education Excellence. The prestigious National Sri Sri Award has been received by the Modern Public School located in Bangalore. The award ceremony was organized at the Art of Living International Center, Bangalore, on 21st January 2025. If you wish to know more about the Modern Public School receiving a very prestigious prize for its holistic education excellence, please keep reading the article below.
Modern Public School Honored with Sri Sri Award for Holistic Education Excellence
Modern Public School has been awarded the prestigious Sri Sri Award for Holistic Education Excellence. This award was presented at the national level, and its main objective was to celebrate the dedication to promoting well-rounded individuals through innovative and value-driven recognition. The award ceremony was organized at the Art of Living International Center, Bangalore, on 21st January 2025. This award was presented by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He is a well-known humanitarian and spiritual leader.
This award was proudly accepted on behalf of the school by the principal, Dr. Alka Kapur, and the managing director, Mr. Ajay Kapur. This award has been given to only five schools across the country. This award acknowledges institutions that excel in academics, emotional well-being, life skills, and values-based education. Modern Public School’s constant determination to create compassionate and competent global citizens has made it a worthy candidate for this accolade.
Dr. Kapur showed her joy by saying, “This accomplishment is the result of the teamwork and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Their collective passion and effort have brought this prestigious honor to our school.” Modern Public School remain committed to advancing holistic education and empowering the next generation to lead with knowledge, empathy, and values.
About Sri Sri Awards
The Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir (SSRVM) trust was founded in 1999 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is dedicated to providing holistic, value-based education that integrates the best of the East and the West. To receive this award, the school must be functioning for a minimum period of eight years and must have at least 1000 students.
The SSRVM Trust has been committed to developing education for over 25 years. With 119 educational institutions and over 60,000 students influenced, a network of over one lakh alumni has been built under this trust. The academic programs, which cater to students from pre-primary to postgraduate levels, are forming the future of education. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “Education is the foundation of any civilization. With the right education, justice prevails, the economy grows, and righteousness flourishes.”
Objectives of the Sri Sri Award
The main objectives of the Sri Sri Awards, as mentioned by their official website, are:
- To honor and acknowledge excellence, effort and progress in the discipline of education across educational institutions in India.
- To encourage and support institutions that focus on holistic development beyond the parameters of academics and those that deploy the potential of innovative practices and experiments for the improvement of teaching and learning.
- To motivate institutions that involve their parents and other stakeholders in policymaking and its execution.
- To recognize and appreciate the schools that make their student’s transition easy from school to career.
- To felicitate schools that promote ancient wisdom as well as modern strategies of 21st-century skills in students.
- To appreciate and honor schools that promote spirituality, have an environment-friendly culture, human values and peace education.
- To acknowledge schools that encourage the leadership skills and social and emotional development of students.
Principal’s Words After Receiving The Award
After receiving the Sri Sri Award on behalf of Modern Public School, Dr. Alka, the principal of the school, stated, “Humbled and grateful for receiving the prestigious Sri Sri Award for Education at the Sri Sri International Centre, Bangalore. Receiving this award from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji himself and Shri Pratap Rao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, is truly an inspiring and unforgettable moment.” She further added, “This recognition, which includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a trophy, and a citation, celebrates our commitment to holistic education—fostering academic excellence, emotional well-being, life skills, and core values among students. This milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my incredible team, students, and parents. Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey.