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M.L.AGARWAL

Founder-Chairman, Gyanshree School, Noida

B usinessman-philanthropist Manohar Lal Agarwal is the human capital development
focused founder of the new genre Gyanshree School, Noida (GSN, estb.2014) and chairman
of the native sweets and condiments behemoth Haldiram Group of companies.

A firm believer in the power of education to transform lives of individuals and the nation, Agarw-
al promoted GSN in 2014 with the mission statement “to prepare children for a rapidly changing
world by equipping them with critical thinking skills, a global perspective and respect for core Indi-
an values”. Conceptualised by Agarwal as a progressive K-12 institution which provides 21st century
pedagogies, state-of-the-art infrastructure and holistic education rooted in Indian culture, GSN has
earned an enviable reputation in Delhi NCR and beyond within a short span of six years. In the latest
EducationWorld India School Rankings 2019-20, this CBSE-affiliated school is ranked #2 in Noida
and among the Top 20 schools in Delhi NCR in the highly competitive co-ed day schools category.
Moreover, the school is ranked among India’s Top 10 day schools on the critical parameter of lead-
ership/management quality.

“My strong belief that provision of high-quality education can catalyse individual and social trans-
formation inspired me to promote GSN six years ago. Our institutional objective is to provide a
stimulating learning environment and opportunities to broaden students’ intellectual horizons and
develop them into responsible citizens who contribute to national development. I believe GSN of-
fers a perfect blend of internationally benchmarked pedagogies and values and ethics education
rooted in Indian traditions,” says Agarwal.