Our growth journey
From a small photo studio to a leading progressive school in Maharashtra, Pragnya Bodhini’s journey reflects a deep commitment to meaningful education and community impact. Explore our milestones.
Gijubhai Ramesh Bhai Shukla arrives in Mumbai from Sehore, Gujarat. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, whom he met briefly in jail, he believes:
“Education is the only thing that has the power to change the destiny of this nation.”
With no resources, he starts a Gujarati-medium school from a small photo studio.
To expand the school, Shukla Sir begins selling mangoes at Grant Road.
The funds raised help him buy the very plot where today stands the 7-storey Pragnya Bodhini building.
Thanks to Teacher Ruth Rose, the first English-medium batch begins with 42 students.
She volunteers every Thursday despite her job at St. Thomas, inspiring parents and students alike.
Pragnya Bodhini High School receives the Adarsh Shala Puraskar from the BMC Education Department, recognizing excellence in education.
The school joins AFS India, promoting intercultural learning.
Under Madam Seema Shaikh’s leadership, students participate in virtual and in-person AFS programs and the International AFS Ideathon.
Ranked among India’s Top 20 Schools by Education World
British Council’s ISA Award for 3 consecutive years
Strong international dimension in curriculum
Students attend peace camps in the US, Thailand, and Sri Lanka
Over 25 students trained in leadership for peace
Teachers attend the Teach Peace Cohort to promote peaceful classrooms
Partnered with Dr. Narayan Iyer for food, grain, and blood donation drives
Launched the Millet Mom Club with 100+ members
Events like Bhakri Making and Millet Finger Food competitions foster community and climate awareness
Students create award-winning projects like:
Carbon Detector
Eco-friendly Rodent Repeller
Custom-built Drone
Won State-level recognition at NCSC
Collaborated with Barefoot NGO on environmental and school projects
Won ₹50,000 grant at UNifly Collective for the Read to Lead program
Received the UK Universal Framework Skill Builders Gold Award
Became a flagship Skill Builder school
Skill-based classrooms with KWL Charts, curiosity walls, reading bags
Teachers trained 120+ BMC teachers via QUEST and Aditya Birla Group
Projects on Climate Change, Peace, and Reading funded by UNESCO’s APCEIU ($1000 each)
Successfully integrated SIMA Academy films into curriculum
Won International SIMA Academy Award
Recognized for Media Literacy & SDG storytelling
Programs included in regular classes:
Astronomy
Financial Literacy
Global Competency
Media Literacy
Students plan events & even create their own question papers
Encouraging responsibility, ownership, and innovation from a young age
Teachers undergo continuous training to deliver engaging, skill-based learning
Rooted in love, trust, and compassion, the school fosters skills, attitude, and global competencies