Madam. Manisha Singh
(M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.)
PRINCIPAL | ACADEMIC LEADER | EDUCATIONIST
- True educational leadership is the art of illuminating minds, nurturing potential with grace, and steering progress with visionary brilliance.
ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL
A paragon of grace, intellect, and leadership, Madam Manisha Singh, the dynamic Principal of Delhi Public School, Rourkela, assumed office on 22nd May 2025. A visionary educational leader with over 34 years of rich experience in teaching, administration, and institutional leadership, she embodies academic excellence, progressive reform, and inspirational guidance.
With a distinguished academic background—M.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Ed., and M.Phil. (Computer Science)— She reflects intellectual depth blended with a forward-looking vision for education.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Her illustrious career spans several prestigious DPS institutions, including :
- DPS SAIL Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- DPS Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
- DPS Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
- DPS IOCL Mathura Refinery, Uttar Pradesh
- DPS NTPC Dadri, Ghaziabad, UP
- DPS SAIL Rourkela, Odisha
She has served in diverse capacities, such as Principal, Academic Coordinator, Senior Educator, and Institutional Leader, consistently fostering academic excellence and organisational growth.
Core Skills & Vision :
- Curriculum development & instructional leadership
- Communication, stakeholder engagement & mentoring
- Policy, budget & infrastructure management
- Inclusive learning, student welfare & discipline
- Digital innovation & visionary leadership
PROFESSIONAL ROLES & CONTRIBUTIONS
Her extensive contributions to the national education system include :
- District Coordinator for CBSE & NTA Examinations (NEET, JEE, CUET, CTET, etc)
- Lead Collaborator Principal – CBSE Centre of Excellence (COE)
- Chief Nodal Supervisor for Spot Evaluation and On-Screen Marking System (CBSE)
- Member – CBSE Affiliation Committee
- CBSE-certified Resource Person (RP012902)
- Centre Superintendent for CBSE and Government Examinations (CGPSC, CG VYAPAM, CTET, CGLRE, etc.)
She has also actively participated in CBSE–IIM Nagpur and NSDC–IIT Ropar leadership programmes, reinforcing her progressive educational approach.
ACADEMIC & INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- Published an article on NEP 2020 in a national academic book
- Contributed as a published author in leading newspapers
- Featured as a panellist on the IBC24 parenting show – “Mai Tere Dil ka Tukda”
- Served as a judge and mentor at various academic and cultural platforms
LEADERSHIP & OUTREACH
A certified CBSE Master Trainer, she has been a keynote speaker at :
- Principal Teacher Conference on Transformation in School Education
- Education Summits held in Delhi , Dehradun, Radaur, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Raipur ..etc
SHE HAS ALSO BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN ORGANISING AND PROMOTING PLATFORMS SUCH AS :
- TEDx
- Model United Nations (MUN)
- SPIC MACAY
- National Youth Parliament
- Sahodaya competitions and academic collaborations
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Her outstanding contributions have been recognised through numerous prestigious honours :
- Dr. Radhakrishnan School Excellence Leadership Award (2017)
- Influential Women in Education Award (2022)
- Best Principal Award – Science Olympiad Foundation (2018, 2024)
- Best Teacher Award conferred by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
- GSLC Edu Icon Award
- INVENTANT Slim Synergy Award
NATIONAL RECOGNITION & FELICITATIONS:
- Felicitated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
- Honoured by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
- Appreciation by the Hon’ble Union Education Minister, Haryana Gaurav Puraskar by Rastriya Siksha Samiti Rohana Fatehabad (2012), for outstanding CBSE Class XII results
- Felicitated by the Education Ministers of Haryana (2023 & 2024)
- Guest of Honour – State Level Cultural Fest 2024, School Education Department, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
- Felicitated by LIONS and ROTARY Club
GLOBAL REPRESENTATION
She represented the region at the 1st International & 31st Annual Sahodaya Conference, Dubai (2025), on the theme: “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision, Re-imagining Education through NEP 2020.”
INSTITUTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER HER LEADERSHIP
Under her visionary stewardship, Delhi Public School, Rourkela has :
- Recorded 100 % academic results (School topper (99.8 %) in class- X (SSE -2025-2026)
- Emerged as the First SAT Centre in the region
- Successfully functioned as a CTET Examination Centre
These milestones reflect her exceptional administrative foresight and execution.
VISION FOR HOLISTIC EDUCATION
A firm advocate of holistic and future-ready education, she has spearheaded initiatives such as :
- CODE IIT Madras School Connect Programme
- Readers’ Fest
- Podcasts
- VOX MUN (1.O)
- International University Fairs
- CUET Awareness Programmes
- Global Exposure Initiatives
- Prerna – Honouring the unsung Heroes
- Human Library
- Inter DPS Events and Competitions
Her approach integrates curriculum innovation, digital advancement, student welfare, and inclusive learning practices.
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
With her visionary leadership, gentle strength, and firm commitment, she continues to transform Delhi Public School, Rourkela, into a dynamic centre of excellence.
Her leadership nurtures potential, inspires innovation, and transforms the ordinary into extraordinary— every single day.