User talk:Prof. Dharmanand K. Kunder

Prof. Dharmanand K. Kunder was born in picturesque Kinnigoli – a small but prosperous town near Mangalore in the year 1939. Like thousands of other Mangalorians he also came to Mumbai in search of employment and a bright future. His first priority in Bombay was the pursuit of Education which he did assiduously at Mother India Night High School, then Khalsa & Ruparel College, and did not rest till he acquired M.A. & B.Ed. Degree. Meanwhile joined the Night High Schools, Day Schools and Colleges as Teacher and finally in the year 1970 he started his own school and now more than 3500 children are studying in his institute known as “New Model English High School” at Chembur and Govandi. More than 75 teachers are sincerely teaching in the institute.

It was not difficult for him with his qualification to secure teaching positions and he served with distinctions in O.L.P.S. High School & Chembur Karnatak High School at Chembur and Smt. M.M.K. College at Bandra. K.C. College Fort, Siddarth College Fort, the year 1970 saw Prof. Kunder taking a major decision and plunging headlong into the field of education. He started from the grass root level an educational institution and nourished it carefully. Today his New Model English School is a well known educational institution with 3000 and odd students and over 75 staff members with two branches at Chembur and Deonar. In the year 1982 he started one more School in Bangalore in the name of Navodaya English High School. Prof. Kunder is a well-read and widely travelled person, knowledgeable in several fields. He is associated with several social, cultural, educational institutions and plays a positive role in Chembur Karnataka Sangha, Mata Amrutanandamai Vidyalaya, Rotary International etc. He is the Vice-President of Fort Arya Samaj.

In appreciation of his life long service in the field of Education in the year 1995 he got the prestigious award from the ‘National Teachers Welfare Foundation’ and in the year 2000 from ‘MAHARASHTRA DALIT SAHITYA ACADEMY’.

In the year 2002 he bagged another award from the Sahitya Balaga jointly with many Kannada and Tulu organizations for life long achievement.

Considering his meritorious services in the education field, The India International Friendship Society has awarded his prestigious Bharat Jyoti Award on 29th March, 2003, at Hyderabad. In June 2003, He became a triumphant receiver of yet another very celebrated honor of being selected among the Best Citizens Of India, conferred upon by International Publishing House.

Prof. Kunder believes in work is worship and works for the school for 12 hours a day right from 6.45 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Shri. Kunder is a workaholic and is available in the school from morning 6.45 a.m. to evening 7.00 p.m. Soft spoken and suave Prof. Kunder with his winsome manners has won over a large following of friends and admirers. 

NEW MODEL ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, COMMERCE & ARTS, standing in the heart of Deonar Municipal Colony epitomize patience, perseverance, hard work and dedication. The foundation stone and pillar of this blessed educational institution is Prof. D.K. KUNDER.

Mr. D.K. Kunder cherished and nurtured a dream for many years and in year 1969, Mr. Kunder, who was then a Professor in Smt. Mithibai Motiram Kundanani College, Bandra, made his dream real by starting a K.G. Class with 12 tiny tots in a small garage near Chembur Railway Station. Proving his sincerity and dedication, the strength of the school increased to nearly hundred within 2 years. So in the year 1973 a full fledged school was started with the recognition of Maharashtra Government in the ‘Shrama Safalya’ Building near Chembur Railway Station.

“Small beginnings can lead to great achievements” New Model English High School which was started with a small beginning slowly grew into a huge educational institute with 3500 students, 75 staff members with two branches at Chembur and Deonar today. Though the school is running without any financial help from the Government and the fees are comparatively low, the employees are paid as per government scale by first of every month, which is really a grace.

The uniqueness of New Model English High School and Junior College is seen in yet another fact. It caters the educational need of the poor sections of the society. Parents are dealt with humanity and respect by the principal and teachers. Well qualified, well trained, dedicated and experienced teachers also play a major role in New Model English High School onward march to glory, honour and success. Yearly addition of laurels, trophies and awards to the school’s records is a proof to the School’s participation in extra curricular activities.

Prof. Dharmanand K. Kunder holding a Master Degree in literature and Bachelor Degree in Education, is a philanthropist as well as an educationist. In the year 1995 ‘National Teachers’ Welfare Foundation took notice of his long and outstanding service in the field of education and he was given the prestigious award. ‘Dalit Sahitya Academy’ prestigiously honoured him with another award in the year 2000.

Prof. Dharmanand K. Kundersucceeded in reaching the zenith of his glory on the strength of his hard work, irreproachable character and determination.