Message from the President
Gurudutt Arora, President, ISSA
Gurudutt Arora

President, ISSA
JBM Global School, Noida

Welcome to the Independent Self-Financed Schools' Association (ISSA).

It is my privilege to welcome you to the official platform of ISSA, Gautam Budh Nagar. Our association was founded with a singular, powerful vision: to bring together the independent self-financed schools of our district under one roof, encouraging a community of collaboration, mutual support and academic excellence.

As educators and school owners, we face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. ISSA serves as a unified voice to represent our member schools before key authorities, including the District Administration, the District Fee Regulatory Committee, the Basic Shiksha Adhikari and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Whether navigating the complexities of the Right to Education (RTE) or addressing regulatory changes, we are committed to safeguarding the interests of our educational institutions through constructive liaison and negotiation.

"We believe in sharing best practices, methodology and resources — enriching our teachers, principals and, ultimately, our students."

Beyond administration, ISSA is deeply committed to the quality of education we provide. Through our forum, we aim to organise visits to leading institutions, conduct workshops and facilitate an exchange of ideas. We operate strictly as a non-profit body, ensuring that all our resources are utilised solely for the promotion of education and the welfare of our member schools.

I invite all independent schools in Gautam Budh Nagar to join us in this endeavour. Together, we can build a harmonious educational environment that nurtures intellectual and cultural growth for the future generation.

Leadership

Governing Body.

The office-bearers and executive members leading ISSA.

GA
President
Gurudutt Arora
VS
Vice President
Vinod Kumar Sharma
SJ
General Secretary
Sushil Jain
UG
Joint Secretary
Untak Goel
MY
Treasurer
Manish Yadav
VK
Executive Member
Vedant Khaitan
AS
Executive Member
Asheesh Kumar Sharma
SS
Executive Member
Saurabh Sehgal
HU
Executive Member
Harkaran Uppal
RR
Executive Member
Rahul Raghav
AS
Executive Member
Amit Saxena
Mission & vision

Three commitments, one association.

Liaison

By coordinating with local authorities and the district administration to represent schools on local issues — the Right to Education (RTE), the District Fee Regulatory Committee (DFRC), and more.

Excellence

By promoting intellectual, cultural and creative pursuits alongside academic education, across every member institution.

Harmony

By encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practices among member schools, principals and teaching staff.

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