Delhi Public School Dehradun is a school located in Dehradun, the winter capital and most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The city, set in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas, has long been recognised as a significant academic and research centre in northern India, and the school forms part of this wider educational landscape.
Key facts
| Name | Delhi Public School Dehradun |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| City | Dehradun |
| State | Uttarakhand, India |
| Region | Garhwal division, Doon Valley |
Setting
Dehradun lies between the Song River, a tributary of the Ganges on the east, and the Asan River, a tributary of the Yamuna on the west. The city is noted for its picturesque landscape and serves as a gateway to the surrounding Himalayan region. It is part of the Garhwal division and houses the headquarters of its Divisional Commissioner. Dehradun has also been designated one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR), intended as an alternative centre of growth to ease migration pressures on the Delhi metropolitan area.
Educational context
Dehradun is home to a number of well-known academic and research institutions, including the Indian Military Academy, the Forest Research Institute, the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, the Doon School, Welham Boys' School, Welham Girls' School, Brightlands School, the Rashtriya Indian Military College, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. The city is also the headquarters of the Surveyor-General of India. Schools in Dehradun, including Delhi Public School Dehradun, operate within this broader academic environment.
Significance
According to a combined survey based on health, infrastructure, economy, education, and crime, conducted by Dainik Jagran and KPMG, Dehradun is regarded as one of India's safest cities, a factor frequently associated with its appeal as an educational destination. The city's connectivity to Himalayan destinations such as Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Chakrata and New Tehri, and to the Hindu pilgrimage centres of Haridwar, Rishikesh and the Chota Char Dham circuit, further contributes to its prominence.
Related topics
- Dehradun
- Uttarakhand
- The Doon School
- Welham Boys' School
- Welham Girls' School
- Rashtriya Indian Military College
- Indian Military Academy
- Forest Research Institute
References
- "Dehradun", English Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehradun