A beacon of educational leadership and environmental stewardship, Ms. Alka Kapur, Principal of Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, has been recently honored with the prestigious Honoris Causa degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education by Maryland State University, USA. This accolade is a testament to her illustrious 33-year career, including 23 years at the helm of Modern Public School, where her visionary approach has not only elevated the institution to national acclaim, as featured in Forbes India’s Marquee Edition, The Great Indian Schools, but also affirmed her stature as a vanguard in educational reform and environmental advocacy.
Endowed with this doctorate degree, Ms. Kapur’s multifaceted roles extend beyond school leadership; she is a Venue Director for CBSE, a Committee Member of the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum at SCERT, and a Resource Person for CBSE Capacity Building Programmes. Her influence further radiates through her positions as President of the Delhi Sahodaya School Complex, a Member of the FICCI Arise Committee, Vice-President of Indraprastha School Sahodaya, and an Ambassador for the International Education Council, Global TALK Education India.
Her dedication to education and societal improvement has been recognized with over 100 accolades at international, national, and state levels
