Mrs. Sumangala Birla

(President – Sushila Birla Girls’ School) – 

Quiet Visionary 

In K-12 education, visionary leadership transforms schools into thriving ecosystems that nurture future leaders. Mrs. Sumangala Birla, President of Sushila Birla Girls’ School, exemplifies this through her unwavering commitment to empowering young women as ethical, society-ready contributors. Under her leadership, SBGS has become a hub of holistic excellence, blending academic rigor with values-driven growth. For this transformative vision, Academic Insights proudly honors Mrs. Birla with the “India’s Most Inspiring K-12 Education Leader 2025” title at the Education Excellence Awards and Summit 2025. 

Legacy of Empowerment 

Mrs. Sumangala Birla serves as the guiding force behind Sushila Birla Girls’ School and the broader Vidya Mandir society, carrying forward her mother-in-law Late Sushila Devi Birla’s vision of empowering the girl child through nurturing education. 

As President, Mrs. Birla has transformed the school into a value-driven hub that prioritizes holistic growth over mere academics, fostering confidence, independence, and integrity in students. She champions free thought, clear expression, and dignified societal participation for girls, ensuring the institution remains relevant amid changing times while staying rooted in compassion and human values. 

Her quiet determination strengthens both teaching and non-teaching staff through mutual respect and shared responsibility, building a robust academic community dedicated to every student’s development. 

Birla Educational Tradition 

As a key figure in the Birla Education Trust alongside leaders like Syt. B.K. Birla and Syt. Siddharth Birla, she contributes to a network upholding “Shraddha, Gyan, Karam” (Faith, Knowledge, Action). Her oversight aligns with Birla traditions of quality education, mirroring impacts seen in institutions like Birla Public School Pilani, which under similar guidance achieved top rankings and accolades for boarding excellence.

Nurturing Future Leaders 

Sushila Birla Girls’ School (SBGS), founded in 1994 at 7 Moira Street, Kolkata, honors the legacy of Late Smt. Sushila Devi Birla. NABET-accredited, it creates a nurturing space focused on personal achievement, responsibility, and self-confidence. SBGS blends rigorous academics and co-curriculars like skating, archery, lawn tennis, robotics, quizzes, debates, and elocution abound, alongside national/international exchanges (Japan, France, Pilani, Shantiniketan) and structured internships for global exposure. Modern infrastructure supports AI-enabled learning, gamification, coding, financial literacy, and innovative pedagogies, shaping future-ready, ethical leaders. 

Under Principal Mrs. Dey, character-building anchors education, fostering confident, morally upright global citizens in a safe, supportive environment. Robust anti-bullying measures, active student council participation, and inclusive decision-making processes create a secure, emotionally supportive environment that resonates with Mrs. Sumangala Birla’s commitment to values-based leadership and developing nation-builders. 

This aligns seamlessly with her advocacy for girls’ rights, cementing SBGS’s status as Kolkata’s leading CBSE girls’ school. The institution delivers exceptional academic outcomes – 90.36% AISSE (Class X) mean and 88.46% AISSCE (Class XII) mean.