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Dr. Prem Kashyap, National Awardee

Founder and Chairman of The Pestle Weed School, visionary educationist and dedicated nation-builder.

Dr. Prem Kashyap seated in his office
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.