DPS Sangrur has embarked on a mission to give the children an institution of learning comparable to the best in the world. Run by Iris Philanthropic Educational Society which is inspired by the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), one of the pioneer societies, founded on January 21, 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
“Eminent bureaucrat, Shri V.K. Shunglu, former Vice Chairman, The DPS Society, continues in his leadership role as the Chairman of the DPS Society”
A former IAS officer, Sir rose to become the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in 2002. He was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan for his administrative acumen and contributions to various government bodies and committees.
An alumnus of St. Stephens’ College, Delhi University, Mr. Shunglu’s exceptional career graph is a credence to his dedication towards his profession. He is known for his integrity, administrative acumen, and commitment to public service. His roles often involved overseeing large-scale projects and ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations. He was the Principal Secretary in various key ministries, besides representing the government of India in international organizations such as IMF and the World Bank. He also served as the Chairman of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Member of Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change, among others.
He was also associated with various key government committees and bodies, where his expertise and insights were instrumental in shaping policies and decisions. One of his notable roles was as the Chairman of the Shunglu Committee, which was formed to investigate alleged irregularities and corruption related to the Commonwealth Games held in Delhi in 2010.
A visionary, whose name resonates with reform, Sir is currently playing an indispensable role in strengthening the educational edifice of the DPS Schools.
Rahul Singh is largely known for being the son of a highly accomplished and versatile person Mr Khushwant Singh. A Cambridge-educated did his Tripos in history from King’s College London. At 23yrs he became the youngest Assistant Editor of The Times of India, the most highly-circulated English daily of the subcontinent. He worked in that capacity for five years before he took over as the founding editor of the Indian edition of Readers’ Digest, a position he held with distinction for 11 years. He reverted to mainstream journalism when he edited such important newspapers as the Indian Express and Khaleej Times.
In 1991, he gave up journalism to accept a proposal from the UNESCO to write a research-based book on his favourite subject – population. This took him to eight developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, where population control programmes were conducted with amazing success.
In 1994, his book Family Planning Success Stories was released. Subsequently, his engagement with Earth Times in New York gave him global exposure to issues concerning population, women, racism and food. He is currently an active supporter of an NGO that works for women’s empowerment.
Delhi Public Schools, with the motto "Service Before Self", have been serving the Society in the field of education for the last 56 years. There are presently as many as 130 schools under its aegis, both within and outside India. The growing number of schools under this organizational umbrella signifies how the need to provide meaningful education, to a large number of children who are desirous of growing into educated and liberated human beings, is been fulfilled.
The Delhi Public School Society established its first school in 1949 at Mathura Road, New Delhi. In pursuance of its motto 'Service Before Self' and its commitment to create an integrated educational system, the mission of the society was to enhance learning among the Indian youth.
School followed school in rapid succession, and today the Society has grown into a family of 150 schools: 7 of them in New Delhi, 110 in other parts of the country and 33 in foreign countries such as - Kuwait, U.A.E., USA, Nepal, Singapore and many others reflecting its commitment to world class standards of education catering to all sections of the society around the globe. It has come to be recognized throughout the academic world for its progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Each school has developed into a pace-setting autonomous institution, with a well-designed programme of instruction, based on the pursuit and promotion of excellence.
The vitality of the classrooms, the energy of the play fields and the open friendliness of the work environment have enabled its students to reach their fullest potential - whether it is securing distinction in examinations or winning accolades in dramas, debates, quizzes or sporting activities. This special character of the DPS Society has shaped the destinies of each individual entering its folds. The name Delhi Public School has become synonymous with quality education and this is due to the wonderful blend of 'Service Before Self' and 'Pursuit of Excellence'.
Many factors have played a vital role in the creation of this 'epitome of quality education' - The vision and foresight of the pioneers; the total involvement and professional interest in the cause of education of the management; the appointment of outstanding Principals to steer each school in the right direction and finally an unmatched faculty. Above all centralized policies, decentralized administration, well designed instructional programme and flexible school management systems are the basis of its unique identity. These characteristics have placed the DPS Society on the forefront of the educational map of India and the world.
Today, the Delhi Public School Society is the largest and first multinational educational Institute of India having a global presence, with a result oriented brand equity, which is internationally acclaimed and accepted. Millions of students are being facilitated at various DPS Schools to discover their own inherent endowments, their talent, ability and aptitude.
The vitality of the classrooms, the energy of the play fields and the open friendliness of the work environment have enabled its students to reach their fullest potential whether it is securing distinction in examinations or winning accolades in dramas, debates, quizzes or sporting activities. This special character of the DPS Society has shaped the destiny of each individual entering its folds. The name Delhi Public School has become synonymous with quality education and this is due to the wonderful blend of 'Service Before Self' and 'Pursuit for Excellence'. For almost five decades, the Society has developed with a spirit and a vision. Today its stands as a 'citadel of learning', and a harbinger of 'Quality Consciousness' committed to developing the minds and initiative of children.