TORCHBEARER OF INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE –
MS SANDHYA KAKKAR ,
• Ms. Sandhya Kakkar exemplifies exceptional leadership and dedication
as the Vice Principal of Bal Bharati Public School in Dwarka. Renowned
for her strong leadership and remarkable interpersonal skills, she has
significantly enhanced the educational experience through her meticulous
approach to student welfare and commitment to academic excellence.
• Throughout her career, Ms. Kakkar has been dedicated to fostering
student success and promoting a thriving educational environment. Her
leadership has guided students to notable achievements, such as selection
for academic programs at Harvard University, Gold Medals in
International Chemistry, Astronomy and Junior Science Olympiads, .
Beyond traditional teaching, she actively encourages students to pursue
their interests through diverse clubs, including the Interact Club, Nature
Club, Space Club, International Activities Club, Artificial Intelligence,
Face to Faith Club, and Tinker Coding Club. These initiatives have
enriched the students’ educational experience and garnered substantial
recognition for the school.
• She led the school team to win several prestigious honors, including the
Department of Education School Excellence Award 2023-24, Green
School Award, the Ecowam National Level Handprint Award, the Rex
Karamveer Torchbearer Award for community outreach, the NDTV
Greenathon Award, and the Samagra Siksha merit certificate for inclusive
education. These awards reflect the positive impact of her innovative
educational strategies.
• Ms. Kakkar has also been a strong advocate for integrating technology
into education. She has spearheaded various technological initiatives and
organized teacher training programs on Microsoft tools through the
Microsoft School Aspire Program. Her efforts have earned the school the
Microsoft Showcase Winner Award in Global Collaboration and the
Runners Up Award in Digital Citizenship.
• Her influence extends beyond the classroom, exemplified by her
successful acquisition of a Rs. 20 lakh grant from Niti Aayog to establish
an Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) at the school. She has organized a range of
engaging events, including the International Robotic Challenge,
Alchemy, ATL Community Day, Avishkaar Day, Innovation Fair, and
Sci-Fi Virtual Reality, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity
among students. The School ATL has been chosen among top 55 in the
country to drive innovation in agricultural sector through collaboration
with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) The school has contributed more han
100 innovative ideas , some which have been ranked among top 10 in the
country . The Idea of using Pothole sensors in bikes on flooded roads won
reward of Rs 1Lac from Former President Shri Pranav Mukhejee
• Ms. Kakkar’s dedication to educational excellence has been recognized
through numerous awards. In 2018, she received the State Teacher’s
Award from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for her significant
contributions to education.
• She is also the recipient of Edu excellence Award for Innovative Use of
Digital Technology, Indian Glory award for contribution at International
Platform , India Top 100 researchers award , Climate Leadership Award
from Former US president Al gore Additionally, she has coordinated
several international collaborative projects, including the Connecting
Classroom Partnership Grant from the British Council and the UKIERI
Cluster Partnership. These efforts have led to the school receiving the
International School Award three times and the Generation Global
Outstanding School Award thrice. She has also been honored with the
British Council School Ambassador Award, further affirming her
influence in the educational sphere.
• Ms. Kakkar’s passion for education, unwavering commitment to student
welfare, and innovative teaching methods have established her as an
exemplary leader in the field. Her transformative contributions have
profoundly impacted her students and the broader educational community,
solidifying her role as a trailblazer in shaping the future of education. Due
to her relentless efforts the school has consistently acquired top rankings
in a reputed survey by Education World Magazine; 2
nd in Delhi Times
School Survey for 7 years in succession; ranked 1st in India as the top
CBSE school for individual attention to students by Education World;
ranked amongst top 10 schools in India by Digital Learning Magazine
Survey.

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