SNEC Brochure 160125

We have developed a warm and safe environment conducive to learning. We want to make a difference
in our students’ lives by teaching them value education, vital academic information, skills, strategies and
by enhancing positive social growth and physical development. As a result, our children will be life-long
learners who are sensitive to the needs of a changing world.
We have a dream that we want to create a world, where there will not be any discrimination of caste,
creed, religion and gender. People will live with harmony and peace.
“Vasudhev Kutumbakam” is our ancient motto. We want to endeavor to realize it in this present world.
FOUNDERS
The Sister Nivedita Foundation was founded in 1968 in Rajkot, Gujarat by Smt. Ushaben Jani and Shree
Gulabbhai Jani. Highly accomplished educationists and widely respected for their work, both founders
have set very high standards for education in all their programs. They have grounded their work in the
commitment to holistic and joyful education that is steeped in values and aims to build good human
beings.
Ushaben Jani was a Lecturer of Economics at a well known college affiliated to Saurashtra University
before she co-founded Sister Nivedita Educational Complex in 1968. She holds a Masters degree in
Economics as well as a Bachelors degree in Sociology and Education from Gujarat University. She is a
well-known social worker whose work encompasses education, women’s empowerment and several
other related issues. She is associated with as many as 29 educational, social, cultural and women’s
institutions in Gujarat. In addition, she has edited and co-authored several books on education and
society that are used for children and adult reading. It was under her leadership that the Sister Nivedita
School was awarded the Best School in Gujarat for 1990-91 by the state government. She is also on the
editorial board of the education quarterly Samudgar.
Ushaben Jani has been bestowed with several awards through her 45-year-long career that include S.
Radhikrishnan Award by International Association of Educators for World Peace in 2005.
National Award – Silver Star 2005-2006 by The Bharat Scouts and Guides, New Delhi in 2007 by Dr. A. P.
J. Abdul Kalam, President of India
Award of Women of the year-2002 by American Biography Institute, North Carolina Raleigh –
U.S.A. in 2002
Top Ten Women of Rajkot – Sargam Club – Rajkot in 2002