Born in a remote village in Uttar Pradesh, young Shiva Balak Misra walked 12 kilometers every day just to attend school. His brilliance and determination carried him far beyond the fields of his childhood — to Canada, where he earned international acclaim for discovering Fractofusus misrai, the world’s oldest multicellular fossil.
At the peak of his success, Dr. Misra chose a different path: instead of pursuing personal glory abroad, he returned to his village. His vision was clear — no child should be denied an education because of poverty or distance.
With nothing more than a hut and the shade of trees, Bharatiya Gramin Vidyalaya (BGV) was born. It stood not just as a school, but as a beacon of hope for rural children who had long been left behind.
The journey of BGV was not Dr. Misra’s alone. His wife, Nirmala Misra, became a pillar of strength — supporting the school’s growth, nurturing its community, and dedicating her life to empowering rural families, especially women and girls. Together, their vision and perseverance laid the foundation for a legacy that continues to inspire.
For nearly 50 years, Bharatiya Gramin Vidyalaya has grown from a simple hut into a thriving institution — still driven by the same dream: to transform rural futures through education, dignity, and opportunity.
For nearly 50 years, Bharatiya Gramin Vidyalaya has grown from a simple hut into a thriving institution — still driven by the same dream: to transform rural futures through education, dignity, and opportunity.
