Before BGV was founded, most girls in Kunaura and surrounding villages had no access to education beyond primary school. Families hesitated to send daughters to schools with only male teachers.

The leadership of Mrs. Nirmala Misra, who headed BGV, transformed this reality. As one villager put it: “Because a woman was leading the school, we trusted our daughters would be safe there.”

Since then, hundreds of girls have completed matriculation, gone on to higher education, found meaningful jobs, and built more secure lives for their families. Today, scholarships are also offered to encourage excellence—particularly among girls, who consistently outperform boys.

To tackle malnutrition and school dropouts, BGV ran the Balwadi programme for children aged 6–9, offering free education, meals, and play. Supported by the Central Social Welfare Board, the scheme drew poor children to school and improved their health.

Similarly, with support from CARE, children under six were given nutritious porridge daily. These initiatives, though later discontinued due to funding constraints, left a lasting impact on hundreds of children.

The school campus has hosted numerous exhibitions to promote rural women’s products and social awareness. BGV’s stall once received the Best Stall Award from the Governor of Uttar Pradesh at the prestigious Lucknow Mahotsava.

As part of the Integrated Rural Development Programme, 64 women received free tailoring training, stipends, and support to purchase sewing machines. Many have since established home-based enterprises. Mrs. Misra personally helped market their garments in the early years. Today, many continue to earn a dignified living.

Every winter, BGV mobilizes donations of warm clothes for poor children and women. “Even one sweater can mean survival in the harsh cold,” recalls a teacher. Though ongoing, the need continues to exceed the support available.

Many events have been coordinated by school teachers through collection drives while some events have been partnered with Goonj

Beyond academics, BGV nurtures creativity and physical well-being. Students regularly participate in sports like cricket, football, volleyball, and traditional rural games. Festivals and cultural programmes—Ram Lila, ballets, dramas, and music—help children discover their talents and confidence.

With support from the UN World Food Programme, rural women were trained in food processing, including papad, vadi, potato chips, spices, and snacks. The aim was to build small cottage industries, and women are now being encouraged to form cooperatives for long-term sustainability.

Each BGV student is entrusted with planting and caring for a tree. What was once barren land now thrives with greenery—a living testament to environmental education.

In partnership with the Bakshi-ka-Talab Development Block, BGV distributed food supplements like porridge, boiled wheat, and soybean oil to pregnant women and infants. Village women gathered at the school campus to receive not just nutrition, but also knowledge about better health practices.