FROM PRIME SCHOOL MAGAZINE
In 1954, the learned individuals of Chujachen Busty founded Deshoddhar Vidhya Peeth (DVP) with their limited resources. The name of the school 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 management committee of four members—Sh. Narendra Narsingh Sakyabans, Sh. Padam Raj Shrestha, Sh. Chandra Lal Sharma, and Sh. Nar Bahadur Pradhan—took charge of building and running 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 per month. The committee members contributed ₹5 each month 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.
Today, DVP 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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