Shri Shiv Dutt Salwan
(29th October 1929 – 4th December 2024)
A Life of Purpose and Inspiration
महान आत्माओं की जीवन गाथा, कर्मयोगी की अमर कहानी, समय की रेत पर अंकित करते हैं वे अपनी
सहृदयता की निशानी। जैसे दीप जलता है, मार्ग प्रकाशित करता अंधकार में, उनके कर्म बनते हैं प्रेरणा, मानवता के विशाल सागर में।
Born in 1929 during pre-partition India, Shiv Dutt Salwan emerged as a beacon of resilience and a paragon of virtues. Even as a young boy of eleven, he demonstrated remarkable courage by participating in a Satyagraha against censorship, enduring imprisonment for his principles. Despite personal tragedies, including losing his elder brother to communal violence, he remained committed to positive change.
Driven by his father’s mission, ‘Education for All’, Shri Shiv Dutt Salwan founded nine schools in Delhi NCR that are providing quality education with equal opportunities to over 12,000 students. His educational philosophy was based on the confluence of ‘Three Hs’ – Head, Heart, and Hand- for promoting holistic development of learners. He championed inclusivity through initiatives such as the Salwan Marathon, wherein children with diverse abilities participated zealously.
A true patriot and nationalist, Shiv Dutt Ji provided impetus for creating pathways which have shaped today’s resurgent India. Under his visionary leadership, the Salwan group of schools have celebrated Samman Diwas to honour the brave soldiers of our armed forces, extended support for Kashmiri migrants during turbulent times, and pioneered environmental sustainability by spearheading green initiatives. His steadfast commitment to educational excellence extended beyond academics to nurturing compassionate, socially responsible, enlightened citizens.
His life remains a testament to the power of perseverance, empathy, and unwavering dedication to quality education. The Salwanians are eternally grateful to our anchor and guiding light, Shri Shiv Dutt Salwan.As we pay our humble tribute to our torchbearer, we, at Salwan pledge to carry forward his legacy of educational excellence with the spirit of selfless service.