“It’s very gratifying to be ranked among India’s Top 3 government boarding schools for the third year consecutively. And it’s especially satisfying that we have been awarded the highest scores for faculty competence and academic reputation in this category. We believe that teachers are the key to unlocking children’s potential and therefore pay special attention to rigorously training our teachers. Beyond academics, they also ensure that our children develop valuable communication and life skills to succeed in the increasingly complex and competitive world. The real measure of our success is the confidence, competence, creativity and character with which our students step into the future. Over the next five years, we intend to upgrade our technology, strengthen our academic framework, boost professional development programmes and expand opportunities for co-curricular activities. We want our students to benefit from an environment where learning extends beyond textbooks and exams to encompass peer learning, mentorship, skill development, technology orientation, critical thinking, creativity and remedial support” — Shubham Shekhar, Principal, Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya, Jamui, Bihar (726 students, 36 teachers)