Pithora (Chhattisgarh)
PM SHRI Swami Atmanand Govt. English Medium School, R.K. Pithora
PM SHRI Swami Atmanand Government English Medium R.K. School, Pithora is a reputed government educational institution committed to providing quality education and holistic development to students from Pithora and surrounding rural areas of Mahasamund district.
Established in 1972 as Government Ranjeet Krishi Higher Secondary School under the Department of Education, The school was named in honour of the local zamindar Thakur Ranjeet singh Ji , as a mark of respect and recognition for his contribution to the area .The institution has a long-standing legacy of academic excellence and social contribution. Initially functioning as a Hindi-medium boys’ school with a focus on agricultural and general education, the school gradually evolved to meet modern educational needs.
In 2021, the school was transformed into an English-medium institution under the Swami Atmanand scheme, expanding classes from Class 1 to Class 12. Further strengthening its stature, the school was brought under the prestigious PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Scheme in 2024, recognizing it as a model school aligned with national education reforms.
Today, the school continues to uphold its legacy by promoting academic excellence, moral values, discipline, and inclusive education while preparing students to face future academic and professional challenges with confidence.
A legacy of growth and transformation (1958 – 2024)
From April 1958, the institution was managed by the Kaudiya Committee and functioned as Ranjeet Krishi Higher Secondary School, Pithora. The school laid its initial academic roots during this period.
In 1972, the school was taken over by the Department of Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and formally established as a Government Higher Secondary School with structured administration.
The institution was renamed Swami Atmanand Government English Medium R.K. School, expanding classes from Class 1 to 12 and introducing English-medium instruction to enhance learning standards.
The school was selected under the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Scheme, marking its recognition as a model institution aligned with national education reforms.
Guiding principles that shape our journey and purpose
To provide high-quality, English-medium education that empowers students from rural and economically weaker communities with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in a globalized world, while upholding human values, cultural identity, and community service.
PM SHRI SAGES R.K. Pithora is a government-run institution functioning under the Department of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh. The school strictly follows state education policies, academic regulations, and administrative guidelines to ensure quality, equity, and accountability in education.
Under the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Scheme, the school has been developed as a model institution focusing on modern infrastructure, digital learning, innovative teaching practices, and holistic development aligned with the National Education Policy.
The administration follows a transparent and student-centric approach, ensuring fair practices, regular academic monitoring, student welfare, parental communication, and participative governance through various committees and academic bodies.
Clear roles and responsibilities ensuring effective academic and administrative governance
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