The Doon School Hosts BSAI AGM 2025 – Bringing Together Leaders in Residential Schooling

The Doon School hosted the Annual General Meeting of the Boarding Schools’ Association of India (BSAI) from 5th to 7th July 2025, culminating in the formal AGM proceedings held on 7th July. The event brought together heads of schools and representative members from 42 leading boarding and day-cum-boarding schools across India.

The gathering began with a visit to Kasiga School, Dehradun, where delegates toured the campus and were welcomed with an inaugural dinner that set the tone for the days ahead.
The following day, the conference opened at The Doon School with a welcome address by Dr. Jagpreet Singh, Headmaster, who emphasised the need for collaboration, shared learning, and agility in educational leadership. Dr. Sumer Singh, President of BSAI, shared the association’s strategic vision, while Secretary Mr. Rashid Sharfuddin, Headmaster of Kasiga School, acknowledged the commitment of participating schools and expressed gratitude to the host institution.

A compelling keynote was delivered by Shantum Seth, alumnus of The Doon School and co-founder of the Ahimsa Trust, who spoke on embedding mindfulness and empathy into leadership and pedagogy.

As part of the immersive experience, delegates also toured the campuses of The Doon School and Unison World School, with Welham Boys’ School hosting an evening campus visit and dinner.

The AGM proceedings were formally conducted on the final day, marking a meaningful conclusion to a gathering that provided a critical forum for driving innovation, excellence, and sustainable leadership across India’s residential school network.