Overview
Shri Shikshayatan Overview
In 1920, the state of women's education in India was disheartening, as there was a severe lack of social awareness. To combat this and fulfill the growing demand for affordable and quality education for young girls, Marwari Balika Vidyalaya was established in Burrabazar in 1920. Initially, the school only offered classes up to Standard IV and was led by Shri Ghanshyamdas Birla and Shri Jugalkishore Birla, along with a group of enlightened individuals from the Rajasthani community settled in Kolkata. On January 3, 1954, the visionary founders of Marwari Balika Vidyalaya Society brought their dream to life with the establishment of Shri Shikshayatan School. This school was devoted to providing girl students with holistic development of their spirit, mind, and body. Over the years, Shri Shikshayatan School has evolved into a prestigious academic institution in Kolkata. The growth of the Society led to the establishment of two more esteemed educational institutions, namely Shri Shikshayatan School and Shri Shikshayatan College, located