ArdorComm Media Bureau
December 22, 2025
We would like to know more about your institution.
ASN Higher Secondary School stands for Adarsh Shiksha Niketan. The school was established in 1969, so we have a very strong historical background. It has 56 years of excellence.
What role does skill development play at your institution?
No school can run without skills and will. Skill development programs have been introduced at our school for the last decade. With government involvement, there is a special program called the INSPIRE Awards, where students’ skills are judged. They are asked to make projects and present their ideas and concepts in video format, project form, and written form, which are uploaded, and the government felicitates them. Our school has been part of the INSPIRE Awards category for more than 10 years.
From which grade is skilling implemented in your institution?
We have skill-based programs from Class 8 to Class 12.
Before implementing any digital technology or innovation, what parameters do you follow?
Our school is a fully smart campus with Wi-Fi. Every classroom is digital, equipped with tablets, smart TVs, and smart books. We definitely welcome new concepts, ideas, and technologies. AI and robotics are doing wonderful work in the market, and we will give them a warm welcome for sure.
What are the key pointers before enrolling any tech partner?
It needs to be user-friendly and pocket-friendly. Parents already face financial burdens related to uniforms, books, fees, and tuition. So before adding anything new to the curriculum or fee structure, we ensure it is genuine, economical, and budget-friendly.
How important is sports in today’s curriculum, especially with increasing digitalization?
To some extent, sports were lagging behind, but now parents, students, and schools have understood its importance. They are encouraging students toward sports and allied activities, and we actively push our students to participate.
What weightage do you give to extracurricular activities?
Two days ago, we held our inter-school annual day function where we felicitated merit holders, staff performers, and achievers in academics, extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities, and sports. We encourage students strongly, and teachers feel very proud when students participate and succeed.
I am happy to share that our school stood first in inter-school cricket, hockey, debate, quiz (senior and junior categories), and painting competitions.
Are you promoting entrepreneurship at the school level?
Yes. I run a newspaper and a coffee house as well. We encourage students to start writing and improve their skills. Good writers are given opportunities to publish, and some are even paid. Around 100 students have received nominal payments for their writing skills.
On special occasions, students also make cookies, chocolates, and cakes, which we sell at the coffee house. The earnings go directly to the students.
How do forums like this help the education community?
Education is always a joint venture. Schools cannot function alone without government support and corporate participation. For any event to be purposeful and successful, companies and stakeholders must come forward.
This forum includes everyone—from KG to PG, principals, owners, vice chancellors, and even bureaucrats. Have you attended a forum like this before?
No, this is the first time. I congratulated the team during my panel discussion because this is the first platform where I saw discussions on skills, values, technology, involving teachers, principals, directors, vice chancellors, and bureaucrats together.
Any key takeaways from today’s event?
There are only takeaways—lots of learning and things to implement.
This is the fourth anniversary of ArdorComm Media Group. Any message or wishes?
ArdorComm is doing a wonderful job. Having representatives from 50 different cities is truly commendable. Keep doing your best, and you will definitely receive blessings and continued success.