FROM PRIME SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2019 In 1954, the learned individuals of Chujachen Busty founded Deshoddhar Vidhya Peeth (DVP) with their limited resources. The school's name reflects the philosophy and goals of its founders, who focused on providing education, instilling patriotism, and promoting the principle of " simple living, high thinking ." A four-member management committee: Shri Narendra Narsingh Sakyabans , Shri Padam Raj Shrestha , Shri. Chandra Lal Sharma and Shri Nar Bahadur Pradhan built and ran the school. The school initially enrolled 60 students, each paying a small fee of ₹1. Mr. D.B. Gurung , who shared the founders' vision, became the first and only teacher, earning ₹60 monthly. The committee members contributed ₹5 monthly to cover the school's expenses. Despite financial constraints, the founders were determined to make the school successful. In 1956, the Government of Sikkim recognized the school and provided an aid of ₹60, raising the ...
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