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What are the major initiatives/innovations you have introduced since assuming What are the distinguishing features of a GSN education?
charge of GSN in 2013? The emphasis on Indian values and culture while preparing students for a globalised
Throughout my career my guiding principle has been to nurture schools that provide world. A specially designed curriculum integrating 21st century life skills and character
contemporary education rooted in Indian culture and values. In GSN as well, this has development to develop students into responsible citizens ready for the increasingly
been my prime objective. Among the several innovations we have introduced is the complex world. Moreover our teachers are well-trained to impart important life skills
Choice Sports programme under which additional time is given in the timetable for and values to our children.
children to engage in a sport activity of their choice; established academies for dance,
art, music and sports to enable holistic development; ensured the teacher-student ratio Thinker/philosopher you admire the most.
is capped at 1:25 to give individual attention to students; providing opportunities for Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. We are also inspired by our chairman Mr. Manohar Lal Agarwal
continuous professional development for teachers and signing collaboration agree- for his vision and determination to establish a school providing globally benchmarked
ments with foreign schools. education at affordable fees.

Your favourite book on education.
Good to Great by Jim Collins and Blue Ocean Strategies by W. Chan Kim and Renee
Mauborgne.