A school named A. S. D. Topiwalla

Schools play a greater role in developing thoughtful desires and nurturing ambitions in the human being, knowingly or unknowingly. A school from backward region of Konkan about to celebrate its grand centenary in 2011 is no exception to that.

Konkan, though blessed by beauty of nature, still a relatively undeveloped and backward part of India have the tradition to give preference to knowledge over money and muscle power. It was no wonder that, when made fortune in business in Mumbai, Late Anant Shivaji Desai, despite himself hailing from extremely poor family donated a handsome amount of Rs.1,25,000/- almost hundred years ago to a group of educational activists from Malvan including Late Babasaheb Varadkar, Late Bapusaheb Desai, Late Krishnarao Sitaram Desai, Late Vinayak and Rajaram Ajgaonkar and others to start a school.

The school today educates nearly 2000 students from nursery to higher secondary every year. The modern amenities like computer lab have been introduced in recent years. A unique feature is the availability of a vast playground measuring seven and half acres for the sports activities.

The school has provided several eminent students for the service of the country over the years. The onus is now on the society to help generously to protect this heritage and promote the capabilities for the future.

Website: www.topiwallaschool.com