- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bhaderwah School Redevelopment: One of the oldest educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the local Boys Higher Secondary School, has received a major boost. The government has decided to redevelop this 106-year-old institution as a 'Heritage School.' The foundation stone for the ₹3.06 crore redevelopment project of this 20th-century institution, formerly known as 'Amar Singh High School', was laid by Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Bhaderwah, in the presence of the school's Principal and alumnus, Kailash Chandra.
The school is situated in the town of Bhaderwah in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. It was the first high school in the Chenab Valley region, established in 1920 by the then Dogra ruler, Maharaja Pratap Singh.
Redevelopment Worth Rs 3.06 Crore Under the 'Prerna' Heritage School Scheme:
Bhutyal explained that this ₹3.06 crore redevelopment project, launched under the 'Prerna' Heritage School Scheme, has been designed with the vision of becoming a center of inspiration for students by providing them with an immersive learning experience. He added that this initiative is also expected to instill a sense of pride among the school's alumni, as this historic institution, renowned for decades for producing numerous distinguished personalities, now enters a new phase of conservation and renovation.
The ADC stated, "In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, this first-of-its-kind school redevelopment initiative, 'Prerna,' has been launched to inspire the youth of this region to become agents of change."
Principal Describes It as a Moment of Pride:
Describing this development as a moment of pride, Chandra noted that his grandfather, his father, and he himself have all been alumni of this institution. He remarked, "With the school attaining 'Heritage' status, leading it as its Principal is an achievement that I will cherish for the rest of my life." Historical Heritage and Long-Standing Affiliations
According to residents, before independence until 1947, this school was affiliated with the 'University of the Punjab,' located in Lahore. Subsequently, it was linked to 'Banaras Hindu University' and was later affiliated with the 'University of Jammu and Kashmir.'
Following the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education, the institution was affiliated with JKBOSE in 1974. They further noted that later, during the 2015–16 academic session, its name was changed to 'Model Higher Secondary School.'