Founder and Chairman of The Pestle Weed School, visionary educationist and dedicated nation-builder.
Dr. Prem Kashyap Founder & Chairman
A lifetime devoted to education
Visionary leadership with more than five decades of experience.
Dr. Prem Kashyap, National Awardee, is a doyen of the Indian educational system, a visionary of his own and a possessor of the Himalayan Vision. His services in the field of education are acknowledged by renowned educationists. A strategic thinker, he has always believed in bringing something new and progressive to enhance the system and align it with international standards.
His vast experience, deep knowledge and selfless service in education have been acknowledged by prestigious organisations worldwide. The Pestle Weed School is his brainchild, created from a lifelong dedication to education and nation-building.
Honours & Awards
CBSE National Award
Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award
Man of the Year Award – U.S.A.
Indian Achievers Award – Dubai (U.A.E.)
Gold Medal for India – U.S.A.
Best Principal Award – ISFI, India
Visionary of Uttarakhand Award
Excellence in Education Award
Leadership & Memberships
National President, Principals Progressive Schools’ Association, India
Member, Governing Body of Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (2018–2021)
Senior Vice President, Independent School Federation of India
Director General Educational Programme India, E.I.L.
Member, Board of Trustees, Experiment in International Living
President, District Judo Association, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
An internationally respected educationist
Having chaired many national and international conferences, Dr. Kashyap is recognised as a celebrated educationist and philanthropist. He holds many prestigious appointments and consistently endeavours to render selfless service for the upliftment of mankind and education.
Spontaneous intellect, an unparalleled mastery of facts and a sense of humour are among the renowned traits of this multifaceted personality. He is also an ardent lover of games and sports and a keen golfer.
A widely travelled educationist, his commitments and eagerness to bring innovation to education have taken him to the U.S.A., the U.K., France, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, African countries, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. He has been invited as a resource person and subject expert at schools in San Francisco, New York, Houston, London, Liverpool, Egypt, China, the U.A.E., South Africa, Singapore, Bangkok and Malaysia.