Padmavati Sarswati Vidhya Mandir School, Matiana was started in 1992 as a
small experiment with 5 children of age 4, training and teaching pre-school
children for 2 years; with the intend to introduce and inculcate the
traditional Indian ethos and cultural values at very early stage in life. In
1998, it was upgraded to primary school. In 2006, it was formally registered as
a society and affiliated to the
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education. It provides an alternative learning
facility to the children of Theog block, mainly the poor and vulnerable
sections of society who, intends to provide their children quality education,
preserving their unique culture, traditional value system. We intend to provide
quality education, instil high moral values and bring out the unique talents of
each individual by providing an open and positive learning environment. Faculty
and students at PSVM School work for social justice and equality in India,
peace and international understanding and establishment of a sustainable global
environment where man and nature can co- exist.
Matiana, a simple
little village of Shimla district in the Himachal, is situated on the Hindustan
Tibet Road (NH22) –45 kms. ahead of Shimla, 15 Km from Tehsil headquarter Theog
and 16 KM short of Narkanda. Matiana is
located at 2400 meters height above sea level, thus experiences snow in the
winters. People are devotee of Devi Ma Maheshwari(Durga or Bhagvati) with very
strong belief and devotion. Their main occupation of the people of area is
agriculture which mainly involves growing vegetables including cabbage,
cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes and capsicum; and fruits like apples, peaches,
cherries and apricots Apple is the major crop grown by the people of Matiana.
Pahari and Hindi are the main languages spoken by people.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to have
spiritually, intellectually, mentally and physically fully developed
nationalistic young generation which is capable of successfully meeting the
challenges of life, sensitive towards vulnerable, socially deprived and eager
to devote life for making the country culturally, socially and economically
prosperous.
Mission
PVSM School is
committed to prepare creative, articulate, self-reliant and responsible
citizens with strong professional skills and deep appreciation for our
environment, cultural heritage and values there by promoting holistic
development of its students.
To be an institute of learning
with commitment, Committed to excellence, the institute seeks to impart
knowledge and develop skills in students to become well versed in modern educational
capabilities while imbibing social sensitivity, value system and environmental
consciousness for the betterment of self and society.
Padmavati Saraswati
Vidya Mandir emphasizes the growth, development and formation of generation of
its students with moral conscious. It aim is to facilitation the transformation
of young minds into good and worthy citizens of a great country contributing in
overall progress and development.
Inspiration
||Tejsvi Navadhitamastu||
This message from ‘Taittriya Upanished’ that every person is a lifelong learner has been taken as inspiration both by learners and facilitators. Embracing this philosophy inspires everyone in achieving their goals of life in a meaningful way.
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
It gives us immense pleasure and
satisfaction that we are able to fulfil the dream of Sh. B.S. Ghonkrokta of
creating a facility for those students who are not able to afford the expenses
of city like Shimla but yet wish to get quality education living in the rural
setting. He wanted to develop an institution which would help to build a
generation of young men and women that is committed to nation, infused with
patriotic fervour, fully developed physically, mentally and spiritually,
capable of successfully facing challenges of life. This institution was created with
a idea to locate aspiring and bright students from rural areas who are unable
to continue their education for the lack of finance, parental guidance, and
ignorance and empower the rural communities; supports them in
their struggle to eradicate poverty, suffering and injustice. Our aim is to
have responsible citizens and promote local leadership to ensure communities
are the main actors in their own development process, contribute in nation
building and cherish traditional culture and values. Notwithstanding the
financial, infrastructure and other constraints, we are able to provide
students with the appropriate environment and skills to prepare them for the
life by linking social and moral responsibilities. We have been able to help the people
of the area, who are traditionally religious, god fearing, honest and straight
forward to have such an institution which fits in their aspirational needs and
inculcates the desired values in their children.
It is a joint efforts of the parents, faculty and
students that we have been able to perform excellently in academics, sports,
extracurricular activities and our students have been bringing laurels to the
school. I am sure that with all the support and love of people, the institution
will grow bigger, better and contribute more to the society.
Dr. Surender S. Ghonkrokta, IAS( Retd.)