Ms. Alka Kapur honored with the prestigious Honoris Causa degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education by Maryland State University USA

A beacon of educational leadership and environmental stewardship, Ms. Dr. Alka Kapur , Principal of Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, has recently been 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 Central Board of Secondary Education , a Committee Member of the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum (EMC) at SCERT Delhi , 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 Inc.

Her dedication to education and societal improvement has been recognized with over 100 accolades at international, national, and state levels. Notable awards include the CBSE Teachers' and Principals' Award 2019-2020, the State Teachers Award by the Government of NCT, Delhi, the Antrarashtriya Shiksha Utkrishta Puraskar 2022 by the Ministry of Education Govt of Sri Lanka, and the Mahatma Gandhi Samman Award at the House of Lords, London, among others. The conferment of her Doctorate in Philosophy in Education underscores Ms. Kapur's exceptional contribution to the field of education, highlighting her as an invaluable asset to Modern Public School and the broader educational?community.