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DEDICATED TO THE SACRED MEMORY OF SH. LALA CHAMAN LAL JI

Lala Chaman Lal ji Born on 1st Jan, 1899, Lala Chaman Lal ji, in 1921 became the youngest Principal of the biggest school in Punjab known as Sain Anglo Sanskrit High School, Jallandhar City. Within one year, the young 24 year old genius, Born on 1st Jan, 1899, Lala Chaman Lal ji, in 1921 became the youngest Principal of the biggest school in Punjab known as Sain Anglo Sanskrit High School, Jallandhar City. Within one year, the young 24 year old genius, known for his dedication to education, was enrolled as a Life Member of D.A.V.College Trust and Management Society. Within a short period, Lala Ji became a known identity in Punjab. He was elected as a member of School Board of Punjab University, Lahore in 1945. In 1948, he was nominated by the Govt. of Punjab as a Member of Punjab Advisory Board of Education. He was also elected Fellow of Punjab University Senate and Member of Punjab Legislative Council. Lala ji's untiring contributions to the cause of education were duly recognised and admired by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India when in 1961, he was honoured as being the First teacher in the country to receive the National Award for Teaching. Lala ji retired in March 1962 but continued to guide more than a dozen D.A.V. Schools as an honorary Manager.

CHAMAN VATIKA is a befitting tribute to the great thinker and educationist - Lala Chaman Lal Ji