Education Minister Harjot Bains honours DCM Group of Schools with Education Excellence Award 2025
Ferozepur, April 19, 2025: The DCM Group of Schools, a prominent name in the field of education for over eight decades, has been awarded the Education Excellence Award 2025 for its outstanding contribution to quality education. The award was presented by Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains at a grand ceremony held in Ludhiana, attended by leading educationists and dignitaries.
Group spokesperson Vikramaditya Sharma shared that the award was received by the CEO of DCM Group, Dr. Anirudh Gupta, who has been instrumental in transforming the educational landscape by introducing innovative learning models. He highlighted that DCM has established entrepreneur-focused schools in Ludhiana and Panchkula, offering education aligned with students’ interests and real-life applications.
The DCM Young Entrepreneurs School (DCM-YES) in Ludhiana and Das & Brown Experiential Learning School in Panchkula are the first of their kind in India, supporting students from the cradle to the corporate world. These institutions aim to nurture future entrepreneurs through practical learning.
Education Minister Harjot Bains lauded the initiative, emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurship and startups in strengthening the state and national economy.
Dr. Anirudh Gupta stated that DCM schools focus equally on academics and practical skills to meet the evolving demands of the industry. He added that DCM-YES was founded to support national initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, with plans to expand this model to other cities across India.
He further mentioned that students are being trained to become world-class entrepreneurs, contributing to national development. Subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Thinking, Legal Education, Data Analytics, and Financial Literacy have been integrated into the curriculum to offer holistic education.
Established in 1946, the DCM Group of Schools has produced thousands of IAS, IPS officers, military personnel, doctors, and engineers who continue to contribute significantly to society.