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Founder Principal

Mrs. Indira Yakthumba

Founder Principal

Mrs. Indira Yakthumba

Mrs. Indira Yakthumba is the Founder Principal of Gyanodaya Bal Batika School, Bungmati/Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal.

In 1975, she founded Gyanodaya in loving memory of her husband, His Excellency Gyan Bahadur Yakthumba, a distinguished patriot, diplomat, and a public servant of Nepal. Her vision was to create an institution where education would inspire young minds, build strong character, and prepare students to contribute meaningfully to society.

For more than five decades, Mrs. Yakthumba has remained deeply committed to the cause of education. Through her leadership, perseverance, and belief in holistic education, Gyanodaya has evolved from a modest beginning into a respected educational institution, nurturing generations of students and encouraging them to pursue excellence with confidence and purpose.

Her remarkable contribution to education and society has been recognized through numerous awards and honours from both government and non-government organisations.

Today, as Gyanodaya celebrates 52 years of excellence, the school proudly honours the vision and enduring legacy of its Founder Principal, Mrs. Indira Yakthumba. Her journey is inseparably woven into the story of Gyanodaya, and her values continue to guide the institution as it looks toward the future.

A vision that began in 1975 continues to inspire generations.

Information

Name Mrs. Indira Yakthumba

Date of Birth 1945-03-30

Correspondence Address Gyanodaya Bal Batika, Bungmati/ Khokana, Lalitpur.

Permanent Address Indira Home, 3/336, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal

Education Qualification

School: Convent School, Kalaw, Myanmar

St. Capitanio Girls' High School

Intermediate in Education (I.Ed.):

Mahendra Ratna Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Teacher Training Certificate (T.T.C.) & Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.):

Loreto House, Calcutta, India

Montessori Training:

Association of Montessori International, Calcutta

Diploma in Administrative Management:

Suffee’s Commercial College, Calcutta

Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood Education:

Golda Meir-Mount Carmel International Training Centre, Israel

Business Administration & Business English:

Evendine College, London, England

International Seminars Attended

a) 1991 - The Second SAARC Rainbow Summit, New Delhi, India

b) 1993 - Summit on Emergent Literacy & Early Childhood Education, Japan

c) 1994 - Summit on Religion, Vancouver, Canada

d) 1995 - Summit on Religion, Sydney, Australia

e) 1995 - To discuss Nepal Educational System and Policies with the representatives of the British Army, Hong Kong.

Work Experience

n Founder-Principal, Gyanodaya Bal Batika School, Bungmati/ Khokana, Lalitpur.

n Founder-Director, Gyanodaya Bal Batika Higher Secondary, Bungmati/ Khokana, Lalitpur.

n Founder-Director, Gyanodaya Social Service Division - A totally free primary school for children education has been established at Bungmati/ Khokana, Lalitpur.

n Founder-Principal, Gyanodaya Bal Batika School, Bungmati / Khokana, Lalitpur.

n Founder-Director, Gyanodaya Social Service Division,

A totally free primary school for children and adult women education has been established at Bungmati, Lalitpur.

National Awards Received

1988 (2044 B.S.): Received the Medal and Certificate of Appreciation, presented by His Majesty’s Government, National Education Council.

1990 (2046 B.S.): Honored with a Special Token of Appreciation by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala for contributions to the children of Bal Mandir.

1995 (2051 B.S.): Awarded a Certificate and Token of Appreciation from His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev for educational contributions to the children of Non-Gazette Police Personnel.

1997 (2053 B.S.): Received the Medal of Appreciation during the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne for contributions to education.

2005 (2060 B.S.):Honored with the Gorkha Dakshin Bahu (Fourth Class) by His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev for contributions to education

2006 (2061 B.S.): Awarded the Shiksha Sewa Padak (Education Service Medal) by His Majesty’s Government, Ministry of Education & Sports.

2006 (2061 B.S.): Gyanodaya School received the Birendra Vidhya Regional Shield, Flag, Certificate, and Cash Award for excellence in the Central Development Region.

2007 (2062 B.S.): Bestowed with the Prakhyat Tri Shakti Patta (Fourth Class) by His Majesty King Gyanendra for contributions to education in Nepal.

2007 (2062 B.S.): Gyanodaya School received the Birendra Vidhya National Shield, Flag, Certificate, and Cash Award for best school performance in Nepal.

2006 (2063 B.S.): Awarded the Dirga Sewa Padak (Scout Medal).

2012 (2068 B.S.): Received a Certificate of Recognition from the Ministry of Education, Government of Nepal, for achieving the best SLC results for three consecutive years.

And many more…