Munish Sood
Mandi
In a major boost to the education sector in the region, the DAV College Managing Committee (DCMC), New Delhi, has formally assumed the management of the BSL School in Pandoh. The institution will now operate under the name DAV Public School BSL Pandoh, marking a significant step toward improving access to quality education for students in the area.
The development has been welcomed with enthusiasm by residents of Pandoh and nearby rural communities. For years, many students from surrounding villages had to travel long distances or search for better educational institutions outside their locality. With the establishment of a DAV school in Pandoh, families are hopeful that children will now be able to access quality education much closer to home.
Previously, several students from the region had to commute nearly 20 to 25 kilometres to attend DAV Centenary Public School at Jawahar Nagar in Mandi. The new arrangement is expected to ease that burden, providing students with modern educational facilities and a supportive learning environment within their own community.
The DAV education system is widely recognised for combining contemporary academic practices with strong emphasis on ethical values and cultural traditions. The newly managed school will follow the principles outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a focus on skill development, holistic learning and the overall personality development of students.
To mark the beginning of this new chapter, Justice Pritam Pal, Vice President of the DAV College Managing Committee, is scheduled to visit Pandoh on March 18, 2026. A Vedic Yajna will be organised on the school premises to formally inaugurate the initiative. The ceremony will include the chanting of Vedic hymns and the Gayatri Mantra, with prayers offered for the school’s success and the prosperity of its students.
K. S. Guleria, Assistant Regional Officer (ARO) of DAV Zone-C and Principal of DAV Centenary Public School, Mandi, extended his message to the local community on the occasion. He highlighted that the DAV model of education aims to create a balanced learning environment where modern knowledge is integrated with moral and cultural values to shape responsible individuals.
Admissions at the institution have already commenced for classes from Nursery to Class IX. With the introduction of the DAV system in Pandoh, students are expected to benefit from improved infrastructure, experienced educators and a wider range of opportunities designed to support their academic and personal growth.
