Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute celebrates golden jubilee

Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday amid a program in Kathmandu.

During the event, the chief guest, Dr Sanduk Ruit, extended congratulations and well-wishes to the school and emphasized the school’s significant contributions to education over the past 50 years.

“The school has achieved this status through the persistent struggle and lifelong efforts of the late school principal, Laxman Rajbanshi, who educated over 25,000 students,” said Dr Ruit.

The chairperson of Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute Panauti Guthi, Capt Rameshwar Thapa, commended late Rajbanshi for his pioneering efforts in advancing the school.

He described Rajbanshi as an indomitable figure who faced challenges with unwavering determination. 

“Today the school’s alumni can be found in various regions across the country, occupying influential roles in policy-making,” said Capt Thapa.

On the occasion, the institute honored teachers who had dedicated two decades of service to the school. It also recognized the first two students who enrolled at Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute. 

Rupak Rajbanshi, principal of Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute, mentioned that the school had produced notable alumni like Gagan Thapa, Pradip Paudel, and Dipendra Shrestha, among others.

Actor Madan Krishna Shrestha expressed his joy that his son had the opportunity to study at the esteemed school, even though he himself did not get that chance.