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‘Padmabhushan’ Alumnus Dr. Kirit Parikh Scholarship Distribution Ceremony

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June 20, 2026    
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‘Padmabhushan’ Alumnus Dr. Kirit Parikh Scholarship Distribution Ceremony

Date: 20.6.2026 Venue: Snehrashmi Prarthana Mandir

During the centennial celebration of Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas Vidyalaya last year, alumnus Padma Bhushan Dr. Kirit Parikh declared his commitment to offering scholarships to students achieving the highest scores in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at the school level in both Gujarati and English mediums until they complete their graduation.

As part of its execution, a total of 6 students from both mediums scholarship cheques amounting to Rs. 50,000/- are given by dr. kirit parikh at the Snehrashmi prarthana mandir.

Following the introduction and felicitation of Dr. Kirit Parikh by Shri Hitendra Trivedi, Director Dr. Vaishali Shah provided extensive details about the Dr. Kirit Parikh scholarship and emphasized the importance of repaying the debt owed to one’s alma mater, homeland, mother tongue, and parents to the fullest extent.

In the centenary year, approximately 50 alumni gathered at the prarthana mandir, offering speeches and career guidance that greatly benefited the students.Vidyalaya student Hetul l Patel (Commerce) English medium student  Manushi Trivedi (Arts), spoke about their school memories and the contribution of the school in shaping their lives.

Dr. Kirit Parikh urged all the victorious students to strive diligently in their studies going forward and sustain excellent achievements, wishing them the best for a promising future.

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List of past Directors
Sr. No. Name  

Designation

Tenure
 1 Shri Jheenabhai Ratanji Desai Director 1969 to 4.2.1987
2 Shri Saubhagyachand K. Shah   Administrative Director 4.2.1987 to 1.4.1997  
    Executive Director 1.4.1997 to 20.2.1999  
3 Shri Rameshbhai Dave Education Director  4.2.1987 to 31.3.1997
4 Shri Paresh Nayak   Director 19.5.2008 to 3.7.2008
5 Shri Tushar Purani Director 1.2.2009 to 31.10.2015
6 Dr. Rajendrasinh Jadeja Director 16.11.2015 to 30.4.2017
7 Dr. KiritJoshi Director 15.7.2017 to 30.6.2021  
8 Dr. Vaishali Shah Director 1.7.2021 onwards

Jheenabhai Desai : Snehrashmi(1903 – 1991)

Jheenabhai Desai, popularly known as Snehrashmi, became Principal in 1938 and thereafter Director of Vidyavihar.  For almost half a century, he devoted his time and energy nourishing the institutions with unusual zeal and passion. A poet of national repute, he introduced the Japanese poetic form ‘haiku’ into Gujarati literature. Music, dance, drama, elocution were the staple of his educational philosophy. He also served as a senate and syndicate member in different universities of the state of Gujarat. He also served as a member of the Sahitya Academy and Historical Records Commission. He won the President’s Best Teacher Award, Ranjitram Gold medal and Chandrakant Memorial Award.

Ambalal Sarabhai (1890 – 1967)

Son of Sarabhai Maganbhai and nephew of Chimanlal Nagindas, the responsibility of managing the family business and wealth fell on Ambalalbhai at a very young age. With great patience and vision, he helped Manek-kaki in the key affairs of the C. N. institutions. His famous words to Manekba were: ‘When a person bequeaths his wealth to a Trust, he does so to cater to the present-day needs of the society. Therefore, a major share must be spent to alleviate the present condition rather than saving it for future needs.’

Indumatibahen Chimanlal (1906 – 1985)

A force to reckon with and a crusader in her own right, it was Indumatibahen who nurtured and developed the present C. N. campus. Indumatibahen was the Deputy Education Minister in the undivided state of Mumbai and when Gujarat separated in 1960, she became the first education minister of Gujarat. Sensing the need for trained teachers, she had the foresight to establish four teacher training colleges on campus.

Smt. Manekba Chimanlal (1887 – 1953)

After her husband’s unfortunate demise at a young age of 40, it was Manekba who wowed to take his dream forward. She established the first institution – Kumar Chhatralaya – in the memory of Sheth Chimanlal thereby paving the way for other institutions. About her, it is said that she spent the larger part of her day sitting and knitting at the Kumar Chhatralaya, keeping a watchful eye on the boys’ needs. A firm believer in the value of trusteeship, she refused to eat or drink at the hostel kitchen. On one occasion, when she had to dine with the guests, she paid the entire food bill for the day.

Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas (1867 – 1908)

For Sheth Chimanlal, a philanthropist and visionary, charity began, quite literally, at home. Indigent students from rural areas were given shelter in his own house with sound education to improve their future life prospects. He bequeathed his entire property and wealth to the Trust (named after his brother Sarabhai Maganbhai) solely for educational purposes.