Bakshi Tek Chand Government Model Girls Senior Secondary School, Nurpur is one of the most prestigious and historic girls’ educational institutions in the region. The school is located in Ward No. 8, Nurpur, in the heart of the town, and has been serving society for several decades with dedication, values, and academic excellence.
The school is now recognized as a PM SHRI School and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), reflecting its commitment to quality education, modern infrastructure, and holistic development of students.
Historical Background
The foundation of the school is deeply connected with the vision and generosity of Dr. Sir Bakshi Tek Chand, a renowned jurist, social reformer, and philanthropist.
Originally, the institution functioned as a Government Middle School for Girls, due to which girls had to move to boys’ schools for higher classes.
In 1961, Dr. Sir Bakshi Tek Chand, the retired Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, requested the Government to establish a girls’ school in Nurpur. As a noble gesture, he donated his own residential building, located at a prime place in Nurpur, for this purpose. The Government accepted his request, and in 1962, the school came into existence as B.T.C. Government Girls High School.
Over the years, the school expanded its academic scope. For some time, JBT classes were also conducted,The institution also functioned as a Higher Secondary School during different phases.
After the implementation of the 10+2+3 education system in 1986, the school continued as a high school and was later upgraded in 2005 by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to its present status as a Government Girls Senior Secondary School.
Legacy of Dr. Sir Bakshi Tek Chand
Dr. Sir Bakshi Tek Chand (26 August 1883 – 28 August 1962) was born in Nurpur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Despite losing both parents at a young age, he excelled academically, securing first division with top positions in B.A., M.A., and LL.B. He began his legal career in Lahore and later became the President of the Lahore Bar Association.
He played a significant role in securing pensions and financial support for the families of Jallianwala Bagh massacre martyrs. In 1927, he was appointed as the first permanent Indian judge of the Lahore High Court. He also served as a member of the Boundary Commission in 1946 during the partition of India and Pakistan and was once a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).
A true social reformer, Sir Bakshi Tek Chand strongly believed in equal rights for women and men. His contribution to education and healthcare includes the establishment of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Lahore, its branch in Delhi, and the opening of Mahatma Hansraj College, Delhi University.
His selfless donation of property for this girls’ school remains a timeless inspiration and the foundation of this institution.