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Deshoddhar Vidhya Peeth: The story of Chujachen SSS

By himalayanreview

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 head teacher's salary to ₹100. Mr. Chandra Lal Sharma played a key role in the school's growth, and although the school faced some challenges, including the withdrawal of two teachers, it managed to thrive. DVP's first student, Mr. T.R. Sharma, rose to become the Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. 

In 1972, DVP merged with Rongli Junior High School and became Government School Chujachen. In 1974, the management committee introduced classes IX and X without government approval, shouldering the expenses themselves. In 1976, the school was officially upgraded to a high school, and in 1982, it became a Higher Secondary School, fulfilling the vision of its founders. 

 

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Today, Chujachen SSS offers Arts, Science, and Commerce streams at the +2 level and continues to produce excellent results, contributing to the community’s educational progress.

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