BOARD OF GOVERNORS
To realize the dream of Maharishi Dayanand a group of enlightened, dedicated and devoted followers with a deep sense of self denial, founded the Dayanand Anglo Vedic College trust and Management Society which was registered in 1886.The DAV College Trust and Management Society takes pride in the fact that it is the largest non-governmental educational organization in India managing a chain of 700 institutions including Engineering Colleges, Medical Colleges, Polytechnics, Physiotherapy Colleges, Arts and Science Colleges and Public and Model schools . It covers, the entire spectrum of educational activity in the country. The DAV has established a reputation for academic excellence and character building. Every year thousands of students pass out of these institutions and distinguish themselves in various national and international platforms. The society has, as its alumni, distinguished jurists, diplomats, doctors, engineers, scientists, educationists, literary figures and sportsmen. The DAV Alumni have made their mark in every sphere of life. Notable amongst them are Ex–PrimeMinisters Sh. Atal Bihari Vaajpayee and Sh.I.K.Gujral, Ex-Chief justice of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Sh M.M.Punchi, mesmerizing singer Sh. Jagjit Singh, the heart beat of millions Shahrukh Khan, Lion of Cricket Sh. Kapil Dev and the present Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to name a few.
Padamshree G.P. Chopra, President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Chairman)
He is an eminent educationist who was awarded “Padma Shree” by the Govt. of India in 1999 for his total involvement to the cause of education. He is a Distinguished Fellow for Unity of Religions and Enlightened Citizenship (FUREC). He has contributed greatly to the development and establishment of DAV Schools & Colleges. He has also made significant contribution to social reforms and relief to the downtrodden as President of ‘Arya Pradeshik Pratinidhi Sabha’, ‘Nehru Bal Samiti’ and several other organizations. He has always motivated masses to perform stupendously to help suffering humanity in the moment of crises.
Dr. Y.S. Rajan, VICE PRESIDENT, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
A well-known luminary, Dr. Y.S.Rajan started his career in 1964 as a Research Scholar. He held many important positions in the Indian Space Research Organizations/Deptt. of Space. He is an elected member of the International Aeronautical Academy. He served as an advisor in Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India during July 1988-August 1996 and as Executive Director, Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council. Dr. Rajan Co-authored the book- India-2020 and is also a close associate of President of India. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, and Rajasthan bestowed him with the degree of Doctor of Letters. Presently, he is working as Principal Advisor, Confederation of Indian Industry.
Mr. Justice R.N. Mittal, Vice President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
A product of DAV College, Lahore, Mr. Justice R.N.Mittal is a legal luminary of repute. He retired in 1988 as Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He also served the nation as the President of Consumer Disputes Redressel Commission, New Delhi.
Sh. Vishwa Nath, Vice President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
A renowned entrepreneur, Sh.Vishwa Nath is a doyen of book publishing of the country. He is a distinguished philanthropist and social worker. He is an Ex-President of the Federation of Indian Publishers .He is also an editor of a monthly journal of DAV “Aryan heritage.”
Dr. C. Prakash, Vice President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
A physician of international fame, Dr. C. Prakash received a large number of orations and awards in the field of Medical Education and Nephrology. He served as physician to the President of India and Hony. Consultant in Medicine to Armed Forces.
Sh.R.S.Sharma,Vice President, New Delhi (Member)
An educationist of repute, Sh. R.S.Sharma, has a brilliant career in DAV fraternity as principal of various DAV Colleges. He retired from the post of the principal of DAV College Jalandhar in 1987. Sh. Sharma worked on various important administrative posts in various colleges and universities. He joined DAVCMC in 1991 and held various positions as Secretary and General Secretary before becoming Vice President.
Sh. Satyanand Munjal, Vice President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
Co-chairman and Managing Director of ‘Hero Cycles’, Sh. Satyanand Munjal figures in Guiness Book of World Records for exporting maximum number of bicycles. He is also a pioneer in setting up of more than ten Arya Samaj (s) within Ludhiana and many more within Punjab and elsewhere. He also served on various important posts in various DAV Institutions
Dr. S. K. Sama Vice President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
Dr. Sama has a long association with DAV Institutions starting from his schooling from DAV School at Rawalpindi and then at Lahore. He has been closely associated with the Arya Samaj. He is a physician of International repute. He is a specialist in Endoscopy and Gastro-enterology and has been attending conferences and workshops in most countries of the World like U.K., U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong-Kong, Singapore, Spain, Italy, Austria etc. Dr. Sama is Honorary Physician to the President of India. He is chairman, Board of Management, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, and it is his dedicated efforts that have made this Hospital among the best. It is because of his outstanding services in the field of Medical Science that he was honored with "Padma Shree" by the Government of India. Dr. Sama has won a large number of other awards also.
Mr. Justice Jagdish Chandra, Vice President, DAVCMC, New Delhi (Member)
He is a legal luminary who entered judicial service in 1953. After holding various important judicial posts, he retired as a judge of High Court of Delhi in 1988. He is Ex-member of Central COFEPOSA Board and Central Narcotic Board. He is One-man commission of Inquiry in ‘Qutab Minar Tragedy’. Presently he is working as Arbitrator for various cases.
Sh. Punam Suri, Secretary, DAVCMC, N .Delhi (Member)
Sh.Suri. is a well-known media personality. He is managing editor of ‘Daily Milap’. Grandson of illustrious Mahatma Anandswami (Mhashya Khushal Chand), Sh. Poonam Suri is a staunch Arya Samajist. He is acquainted with the latest information technology and widely travelled personality.
