Awards & Recognitions

HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES AWARDED:
• Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education by Bashkir State Pedagogical University, Ufa, Russia in October 05, 2009 in recognition of his services for 51-long-years of service to society and humanity at large in the field of education and building a world fit for children and generations yet-to-be-born.
• Honorary Doctorates in Law by University of Entre Rios in Argentina, on 21 August 2012 for his campaign for enactment of 'enforceable international law in order to protect the future of world's two billion children and generations yet-to-be-born'.
• Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law by University of La Mendoza in Argentina in 23 August 2012for his outstanding contribution to the cause of promoting international law by successfully organizing the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World year after year, to safeguard the future of 2 billion children of the world and generations yet to be born.
• Honorary Doctorate Degree by Inca Garcilaso University of Peru on 15 October 2014.
• Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law by the National University of Mongolia in June 2015.
• Dr Jagdish Gandhi Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Queen’s University Belfast in Septermber 2021.

AWARDS AND HONOURS
• Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law by the National University of Mongolia in June 2015.
• 'Yash Bharti Award' – the highest award to a civilian by the Government of Uttar Pradesh amounting to Rupees Eleven Lakhs Equivalent of about US dollars 19,000 (Declared in March 2014).
• ‘World’s Largest School’ by Guinness World Records (presently nearly 56,000 students on rolls) It was in 1999 that CMS entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the first time. The certificate signed by Keeper of the Records stated: ‘The largest school by pupils is the City Montessori School, Lucknow, India which had a world record enrolment of 22,612 pupils in 1999’. Eight years later, in February 2008, CMS received an updated certificate from Guinness World Records that stated: ‘The largest school by pupils is the City Montessori School, Lucknow, India which had a record enrolment of 39,437 pupils on 9 August 2010, for the 2009-2010 academic year’.
• ‘A Distinctive School’ by The 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in recognition of its efforts to promote universal values of education for peace and tolerance. The Director-General of UNESCO awarded the 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education to Jagdish and Bharti Gandhi, founders of the City Montessori School (India) on behalf of the school at UNESCO Headquarters.
• 'Untiring effort, working for people’s amelioration', by the 2011 Gusi Peace Prize in recognition of his outstanding efforts to find peaceful solution for people’s welfare and for his significant contribution to world peace through education.”
• ‘As a Light House of Society’ by Changemakers Innovation Award 2005 for being an exemplary and role model school in the world.
• ‘A True Visionary in the Field of Education’ by Mayor Everrete Varney while awarding the Key to the City of Georgetown (USA) on behalf of its citizens to Mr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder-Manager of CMS. Mr Jagdish Gandhi has been presented the Key to Georgetown, USA by the Mayor of Georgetown, Mr. Everette Varney, on 11th June 2002 as a symbolic honour in recognition of his pioneering role in introducing Quality Circles in education. The award was bestowed at a public function during the fifth ICSQCC held at Georgetown, Kentucky, USA.
• ‘Unique way for education and human Enrichment’ by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE Board) while presenting the first Derozio Award. When India's premier Board for Public Education, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi, decided to commence a national award of Rs. 1,00,000/- (One lakh Rupees) in memory of the great Indian visionary, educationist and poet, Henry Vivian Derozio, Dr Jagdish Gandhi was the unanimous choice of the Jury as the first recipient of the honor. The award was handed to Dr Gandhi by Mr Abdul Halim, Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, at a special function held at St Xavier's College, Calcutta. The citation noted that the award was being given to Dr Gandhi for his "Outstanding Contribution to Education and Human Enrichment". Dr Gandhi donated the cash part of the award, to the ICSE Council for use in the cause of education of poor children.
• ‘Pioneer on Quality Education’ by H.E. Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius while awarding Quality Pioneer Award at Port Luis, Mauritius. H.E. Mr Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius honoured Dr Jagdish Gandhi with the Quality Pioneer Award at Port Luis in Mauritius, in recognition of Dr Gandhi's pioneering contribution in introducing the concept and practice of Quality Circles (QC) in education. Incidentally, the Ministry of Education has made SQC's compulsory in all government-aided schools in Mauritius.
• ‘Global Friend of World’s Children’ title by the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child by Children’s World, Sweden.
• ‘Visionary New World Order Campaign’ as a special recognition while honoured with Nuclear–Free Future Award for its mission on behalf of world’s children to make the future nuclear-free.
• ‘Friend of Young Physicists’ by the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw for contributing and promoting interest in physics education among students of High School and Intermediate classes.
• ‘UP Ratan Award’ by the All Indian Conference of Intellectuals (U.P. Chapter) personally handed by Mr. G. V. G. Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner of India for 'excellent services in the field of Quality Education and in furtherance of the cause of Humanism, Nationalism and Peace'.
• ‘Haji Waris Ali Shah Award’ by the Fankar Society. This prestigious award instituted by the Fankar Society was conferred on Mr. Gandhi by the then Governor of Uttar Pradesh, H.E. Shri Motilal Vora.
• ‘Excellence Award 2003’ by Council of Global Education USA, for Excellence in Academics.
• ‘Life Link Campaign Award’ by life link campaign for youth caring and sharing Peace Actions.
• ‘Bhartiya Awam Society UP Award’ by Bhartiya Awam Society UP for unique working and dedication towards world peace and universal brotherhood.
• ‘Excellence Award’ by Progressive Cultural Society for the excellence and valuable services rendered to society.

'Soaring Above The Rest' Award by the CISCE, New Delhi on 12th December 2014.
Dr Jagdish Gandhi awarded the honorary doctorate degree given by the Inca Garcilaso University, Peru, 2014
Dr Jagdish Gandhi receives the 'Yash Bharti Award' by the Uttar Pradesh Government, India
'Be the Change Award' for Developing and Building Institution Models for School Education Models for global brotherhood and peace by Education Excellence Foundation, India.
Dr Jagdish Gandhi receiving the honorary doctorate in law bestowed by the University of Conception del Uruguay, republic of Argentina on 21st August 2012
Dr Jagdish Gandhi receiving the honorary doctorate in law given by the University of Mendoza, Republic of Argentina on 23rd August 2012
Gusi Peace Prize awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi, by Gusi Peace Foundation, Philippines
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Certificate of Appreciation of Holistic Education awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by Asian Congress for Media and Communication, Philippines
Plaque of Extraordinary Global Distinction awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by Economic Development Strategists Institute Inc, Philippines
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by Saint Francis of Assisi College, Philippines
'Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award' by Seemapuri Times Magazine, New Delhi
'Indian Education Award 2011 - National Awards on Excellence in Education' by National Convention on Business of Education
The Hope of Humanity Award by Dhamma Society, India in 2010
Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education, Russia 2009 by Bashkir State Pedagogical University, Ufa, Russia
Guinness World Record Certificate, World Level, Certificate updated in 2010 by Guinness World Records
Computer Literacy Excellence Award by Ministry of Communications and IT, Government of India 2008
Bandaranaike Global Excellence Award by World Council for Total Quality & Excellence in Education, Sri Lanka 2007
Computer Literacy Excellence Award by Ministry of Communications and IT, Government of India 2005
Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award, World Level 2005 by Changemaker.net and Ashoka and the Institute for Global Ethics
Bhartiya Awam Society UP Award, India 2005
Nuclear–Free Future Award, India 2004by Bhartiya Awam Society, U.P.
Peaceful Schools International Recognition, Canada 2004 by Peaceful Schools International, Canada
Life Link Campaign Recognition, Sweden 2004 by by Life Link Campaign
Computer Literacy Excellence Award by Ministry of Communications and IT,  Government of India 2004
World’s Children Prize for the Rights of the Child, Sweden 2004 by World's Children's Prize Foundation
Computer Literacy Excellence Award by Ministry of Communications and IT, Government of India 2003
Verdlaun Excellence Award, Iceland 2003 by by Islensku Menntasamtokian Ses, the Education Society of Iceland
Key to the City of Georgetown, USA 2002 by the Mayor of Georgetown, Mr Everrete Varney, on behalf of all its citizens for being a ‘true visionary’ in the field of education
UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, Paris, France 2002 by UNESCO
Quality Pioneer Award, Mauritius 2000 by by HE Mr Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius, Port Luis, Mauritius
Derozio Award India, 2000 by by India's premier Board for education, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi
Friend of Young Physicists, Poland 1999 by the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
Guinness World Record Certificate, First recognition in 1999 by Guinness World Record Ltd
Peace Representative, World Level, 1988 by the Chairperson, Mr Masami Saionji and President Mr Hiroo Saionji
UP Ratan Award by the All Indian Conference of Intellectuals (U.P Chapter) personally handed by Dr. G. V. G. Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner of India

Dr Jagdish Gandhi Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Queen’s University Belfast Lucknow, 25 September:In a matter of pride for the country and the city, Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder of City Montessori School, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Science Honoris Causa by Queen’s University Belfast, UK. The citation of the Honorary Doctorate read, “Dr Gandhi is a world-renowned educationist and a true visionary in his field. He co-founded (with his wife Dr Bharti Gandhi) the City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow, India, in 1959. Sixty years later, the school has grown from 5 pupils to 55,000 and is recognised as the world’s largest school. Size, however, is not its distinguishing feature but rather the global citizenship focus, which underpins CMS’s educational ethos. Dr Gandhi has crafted meaningful initiatives to create a wider set of circumstances for peace and conflict prevention at a local, national and international level, including 28 international events aimed at inspiring world unity.” Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast, conferred the degree on Dr Gandhi for his distinguished services to education. Dr Gandhi’s daughter Nita Gandhi Forouhi who is Professor of Medicine at the University of Cambridge, received the award on Dr Gandhi’s behalf as he could not attend the ceremony in person. Expressing happiness, Dr Gandhi said, “I am humbled to receive this honour. It is great recognition for the entire CMS family and the belief that our parents and citizens of Lucknow have placed in us. This recognition has been possible because of our dedicated teachers and brilliant students who have put the school on the world map and earned global acclaim with their enormous achievements.” For more information, please see the website of Queen's University Belfast - https://www.qub.ac.uk/home/chancellor-installation-ceremony/honorary-graduands/ INSTALLATION AND HONORARY GRADUATION CEREMONY BOOKLET Dr Jagdish Gandhi & Dr Bharti Gandhi awarded 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by their own former students Lucknow, 10 July: Being acknowledged for their services by their own students is the best honour teachers can get. They feel elated to see that the children they nurtured are today so accomplished that they can reward their own teachers. Founders of City Montessori school, Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Dr (Mrs) Bharti Gandhi felt these emotions today when they were felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award by CMS Alumni Association at a grand felicitation ceremony organized at Hotel Clarks Awadh. On behalf of CMS alumni, Mr Brijesh Pathak, Minister of Law and Justice, UP presented a citation and memento to Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Dr Bharti Gandhi for their services to the cause of education. Mr Anis Ansari, IAS, Former Chief Secretary, UP; Mr Durgesh Upadhyay, Media Advisor, UPEIDA; Mrs Kiran Bala Chaudhary, RTI Commissioner; Lt. Col. Prashant Kumar Singh, ADRM; Dr Saubhagya Vardhan, CMD, Oikoshreem; Mr Abhishek Kumar Pathak, IPS, DIG, SSB Lucknow (UP); Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, President and MD, CMS; Mr Roshan Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, CMS; Ms Susmita Basu, Head, Quality Assurance and Innovation Dept., CMS and many other eminent personalities were present on the occasion to add glory to the rare occasion. Education World honours Dr Jagdish Gandhi with Lifetime Achievement Award Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder Manager of CMS was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Education World Magazine on 23 September 2017 at The Leela Hotel in Gurugram. At this function, India's top 200 schools out of the country's total 14 lakh schools were honoured for giving quality education. Several other prominent personalities were also present at the function at which Dr Gandhi's detailed citation was read to rapturous applause and a standing ovation.   Dr Jagdish Gandhi awarded the honorary doctorate degree given by School of Law, National University of Mongolia on 27 May 2015 Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder of City Montessori School and renowned educationist meet the President Mr Elbegdorj Tsahia and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Hon'ble Mr. Justice T.S. Zorig profusely praised the efforts of CMS to establish world peace and world unity and assured every possible help to CMS' endeavours taken for the safety and a secured future for over two billion children of the world. Dr Gandhi had a cordial meeting with the President of Mongolia Mr Elbegdorj Tsahia. He also addressed the eminent jurists at a seminar organized in the Supreme Court of Mongolia. Dr Gandhi was honoured with the 'Doctorate' degree by the National University of Mongolia.     Award by the CISCE, New Delhi 'SOARING ABOVE THE REST' Award was presented to Dr. Jagdish Gandhi and Dr. Bharti Gandhi Founders of City Montessori School, Lucknow, by the 'Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations' in grateful appreciation for their invaluable contribution to Peace through Education on 12th December 2014.     Dr Jagdish Gandhi awarded the honorary doctorate degree given by  the Inca Garcilaso University, Peru, 2014     Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder of City Montessori School was conferred with the prestigious Honorary Doctorate Degree by Inca Garcilaso University in Peru on 15 October 2014 in recognition of his 55 years of continuous efforts in the direction of World Unity and World Peace at global level.   FACULTY OF LAW, University of San Martin de Porres awarded Diploma Recognition to Dr Jagdish Gandhi considering his important participation as an exhibitor at the conference 'THE ROLE OF JUDGES IN THE CULTURE OF PEACE' organized by the Superior Court of Lima and Law at the University of San Martin de Porres on October 13, 2014     Dr Jagdish Gandhi receives the 'Yash Bharti Award'  by the Uttar Pradesh Government, India       'Culture of Peace Award' presented to Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Dr Bharti Gandhi  by Goi Peace Foundation and World Peace Prayer Society, Japan             Education World survey ranks CMS on the top for Internationalism in schools     As per the India School Rankings 2012 released in the September issue of the Education World magazine, CMS has scored the maximum of 89 points in 'internationalism,' which is one of the 14 parameters of excellence on which the survey was conducted to list the country's top schools. According to the Chief Editor of Education World Mr Dilip Thakore, internationalism as a parameter to judge schools' performance was introduced to impact the importance of promoting a broad-minded globalism among students in an incrementally globalising world. At this nation-wide survey conducted by the premier market research and polling company C fore, Delhi, CMS was recognised for organising 32 international events and sending student delegations to participate in various international camps and conferences every year with a view to provide global exposure to its students and teach them lessons of world unity, world peace and global brotherhood. Besides the above, in this survey CMS has been placed on 6th position nationally in two categories viz., 'Value of Money' and 'Leadership/Management Quality' and on the 7thposition for 'Community Service.' For this achievement, CMS was awarded a Special Merit Award at the Education World India Schools Ranking Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on 29 September 2012. President and Chief Operating Officer of CMS, Prof Geeta Kingdon and Head of CMS Quality Assurance and Innovation Department, Mrs Susmita Basu received the honour on behalf of the school.        Dr Jagdish Gandhi receiving the honorary doctorate in law bestowed by the University of Conception del Uruguay, republic of Argentina on 21st August 2012          Dr Jagdish Gandhi receiving the honorary doctorate in law given by  the University of Mendoza, Republic of Argentina on 23rd August 2012        Gusi Peace Prize awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi         Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by  UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines         Certificate of Appreciation of Holistic Education awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by Asian Congress for Media and Communication, Philippines         Plaque of Extraordinary Global Distinction awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by Economic Development Strategists Institute Inc, Philippines       Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by  Saint Francis of Assisi College, Philippines          'Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award'     Founder Manager, City Montessori School [CMS], Dr Jagdish Gandhi receives the  Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award presented by Seemapuri Times Magazine, New Delhi 'Indian Education Award 2011 - National Awards on Excellence in Education'             The Hope of Humanity Award     His Holiness The Dalai Lama presenting 'The Hope of Humanity Award'  to Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Convener of the annual International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (ICCJW)  & Founder-Manager, City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow on December 10, 2010.        'The Hope of Humanity Award' Certificate   'The Hope of Humanity Award' certificate        Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education, Russia 2009     Honorary Doctorate Degree  in Education 2009 by Bashkir State Pedagogical University, Ufa, Russia, was awarded to Mr Jagdish Gandhi in recognition of his efforts spanning over 50 years towards ‘Creating a World Fit for Children and Generations Yet-to-be born’.        Guinness World Record Certificate, World Level, Certificate updated in 2010   CMS received an updated certificate in October 2010 from the Guinness World Records that stated:  ‘‘The largest school in terms of pupils is the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, which had a record enrolment of 39,437 pupils on 9 August 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year.’’  CMS received this Guinness Award in 1999. Since then it has continued to break its own record over the years.        Computer Literacy Excellence Award, Government of India 2008     Computer Literacy Excellence Award 2008  was handed over to CMS Kanpur Road Campus by Mr Jyotiraditya Mahavrao Scindia, Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications and IT at the All India Prize Distribution Ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.        Bandaranaike Global Excellence Award, Sri Lanka 2007     The Bandaranaika Global Excellence Award 2007  was awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi for his outstanding and par excellence contribution to quality movement the world over including Sri Lanka. Dr Gandhi has been instrumental in bringing about a paradigm shift in quality movement by launching Quality Circles in Schools in 1993 and later spreading the philosophy of Kaizen and quality circles as an integral part of total quality management (TQM) and for creating a worldwide movement for global quality in education.        Computer Literacy Excellence Award, Government of India 2005     Computer Literacy Excellence Award 2005  was given to CMS Aliganj Campus by Hon Mr A Raja, Union Minister For Information Technology, Government of India, and received by Mrs Gauri Khanna, Principal.         Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award, World Level 2005   Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award 2005  was given to CMS for being an exemplary school and a role model to the world.       Bhartiya Awam Society UP Award, India 2005     Bhartiya Awam Society UP Award 2005  was given to CMS by Bhartiya Awam Society UP for its unique working and dedication to world peace and universal brotherhood.        Nuclear–Free Future Award, India 2004     Nuclear-Free Future Special Achievement Award  was awarded to City Montessori School as special recognition of its mission to make the  future nuclear-free on behalf of the world's children.        Peaceful Schools International Recognition, Canada 2004     Peaceful Schools International Award 2004  was given by Peaceful Schools International, Canada, to City Montessori School  for its contribution in building a Global Network of Peaceful Schools.       Life Link Campaign Recognition, Sweden 2004     Life Link Campaign Award 2004  was given by Life Link Campaign for CMS contribution to Youth Caring and Sharing Peace Actions.        Computer Literacy Excellence Award, Government of India 2004     Computer Literacy Excellence Award 2004  was awarded to CMS Gomti Nagar Campus by the President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam,  and received by Ms Manjit Batra, Principal, at the All India Prize Distribution Ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.        World’s Children Prize for the Rights of the Child, Sweden 2004     Global Friend of World's Children 2004 title was given to CMS by the World's Children's Prize for the Rights of the Child by Children's World, Sweden        Computer Literacy Excellence Award, Government of India 2003     Computer Literacy Excellence Award 2003  was awarded to CMS Kanpur Road Campus by the President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam,  and received by Dr (Mrs) V Kamran, Principal, at the All India Prize Distribution Ceremony organised  at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.        Verdlaun Excellence Award, Iceland 2003     Council for Global Education's Excellence Award 2003  was given to CMS by Islensku Menntasamtokian Ses, the Education Society of Iceland, for Excellence in Academics.        Key to the City of Georgetown, USA 2002     The Key to the City of Georgetown, USA,  was awarded to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by the Mayor of Georgetown, Mr Everrete Varney, on behalf of  all its citizens for being a ‘true visionary’ in the field of education. Dr Gandhi has introduced the concept of  Quality Control Circles in education and is the Founder-Chairman of the World Council for Total Quality and Excellence  in Education (WCTQEE).        UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, World Level,  UNESCO Headquarters Paris, France 2002   The Director-General of UNESCO awarded the 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education to Jagdish and Bharti Gandhi, founders of the City Montessori School (India) on behalf of the school at UNESCO Headquarters.   The UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002 was awarded to  CMS in recognition of its efforts to promote universal values of education for peace and tolerance.  The Director-General of UNESCO handed the 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education to Jagdish and Bharti Gandhi, founders of CMS at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. In congratulating CMS, Mr Matsuura said,  “A school must act as a lighthouse of society, providing direction and guidance, for each child is potentially the  light of the world... as a future conscious and proactive member of society.”        Quality Pioneer Award, Mauritius 2000     The Quality Pioneer Award 2000  was given to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by HE Mr Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius, Port Luis, Mauritius,  for his pioneering contribution in introducing the concept and practice of Quality Circles (QC) in education.  The Ministry of Education of Mauritius subsequently made Student Quality Circles (SQC's) as initiated by CMS  compulsory in all government schools of Mauritius.        Derozio Award India, 2000     The Derozio Award 2000  was given to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by India's premier Board for education,  the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. When the Award was set up in  memory of the great Indian visionary, educationist and poet, Henry Vivian Derozio, Dr Jagdish Gandhi was the unanimous choice of the Jury and its first recipient in India. The award was handed to Dr Gandhi by Mr Abdul Halim, Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, at a special function held at St Xavier's College, Calcutta.  The citation noted that the award was being given to Dr Gandhi for his "Outstanding Contribution to Education and  Human Enrichment." Dr Gandhi donated the cash part of the award back to the ICSE Council for use in the cause of education of poor children.        Friend of Young Physicists, Poland 1999     Friend of Young Physicists Certificate 1999  was given to Dr Jagdish Gandhi by the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw,  for his contributing and promoting interest in physics education among students of High School and Intermediate classes.        Guinness World Record Certificate, World Level, First recognition in 1999     World's Largest School Recognition 1999 was given to CMS by Guinness World Records.  The certificate signed by the Keeper of the Records and stated:  ‘‘The largest school by pupils is the City Montessori School, Lucknow, India, which had a world record enrolment of 22,612 pupils in 1999.’’        Peace Representative, World Level, 1988   The World Peace Prayer Society in 1988 recognized  Dr Jagdish Gandhi as their Peace Representative  in Lucknow, India, signed by the Chairperson, Mr Masami Saionji and President Mr Hiroo Saionji.   UP Ratan Award The award was given for 'excellent services in the field of Quality Education and in furtherance of the cause of Humanism, Nationalism and Peace', by the All Indian Conference of Intellectuals (U.P Chapter) personally handed by Dr. G. V. G. Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner of India.