Our Founders
Manava Bharati, Mussoorie was the dream project of our founder Chairman the Late Dr. Durga
Prasad Pandey (born February 11.1910). An Academician and Educationist of international renown
Dr. Pandey was educated at the Banares Hindu University, India and the Universities of Cambridge,
England and Leiden, Holland.
He was associated with the Indian National Freedom Struggle in both; it's revolutionary and
Gandhian programmes.
A close compatriot Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya suggested his name to Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore,
who asked him to join Vishwa Bharati, Shantiniketan.
'Babuji' as he was fondly known, decided to devote his work for the cause of child education and the
service of ‘divinity in man’. He followed his inclination to develop the concept of child education,
which he had nurtured while in association with Poet Tagore. It was Poet Tagore who motivated him
to pursue his Ph.D. from the prestigious Kings College, Cambridge, England.
Dr. Pandey was very keen to uplift the under privileged community of the society by ensuring young
and educated girls are trained in academic activities, to further elevate their kins and family
financially and morally. The institution conducted Nursery Teachers Training.
Late Dr. Durga Prasad Pandey
Visionary Leadership of Mrs. Shanti Sharma
Manava Bharati India International School, Mussoorie, stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of its esteemed founder, Mrs. Shanti Sharma. A visionary educationist and humanitarian, Mrs. Shanti Sharma believed in the transformative power of education to shape young minds and build a better society.
Her dream was to create an institution where students would not only excel academically but also imbibe values of integrity, compassion, and respect for humanity. Mrs. Shanti Sharma's philosophy revolved around nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society, equipped with both knowledge and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Under her leadership, Manava Bharati India International School established as a haven for holistic education. Set amidst the serene hills of Mussoorie, the school provides an environment where students grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Mrs. Shanti Sharma's legacy continues to inspire the institution, ensuring that his vision of empowering future generations through quality education lives on.
Today, the school proudly upholds her ideals, fostering excellence in every sphere while preparing students to face the challenges of the modern world with confidence and character.
