Mrs. Grace Pinto, MD, Ryan Group of Schools awarded the prestigious "Sewa Chakkra Award 2011"

Mumbai, Maharashtra, September 23, 2011 / -- Mrs. Grace Pinto, MD, Ryan International Group of Institutions was awarded the "SEWA CHAKRA PURASKAR 2011" for her distinguished services and achievements in the field of Education in India.
The award ceremony was organized by EXCLUSIVE AAJTAK in association with the All India Economic Survey Award Council.
The award was presented at a ceremony to felicitate Mrs. Grace Pinto. It was presented byShri Badri Narayan Patra, Minister State, Govt. of Orissa at Bhuvaneshwar of Sept 17, 2011.
Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Grace Pinto said, "The cause of education is very close to our hearts and we have dedicated our lives to it. Over the last 35 years, we have started over 120 schools across the country and many of them have been established to help the underserved regions. Our schools strive to live up to our motto of Excellence in Education and All-round Development." She further elaborated, "We have always been guided by the hand of God and our mission is to ensure that our students emerge as outstandingly successful global citizens with strong social & moral values."
This is another feather in the cap of Mrs. Grace Pinto and the Ryan International Group of Institutions.
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About Ryan Group
The Ryan Group is led by the visionary educationist Dr. Augustine F Pinto who started the group way back in 1976. It is ably supported by it Managing Director, Mrs. Grace Pinto,who is a well-known personality in the field of education and social service.
The Ryan International Group of Institutions is the largest group of privately owned schools in the country. With a network of over 120 schools, the Ryan Group is present in 40 cities in 15 states in the country, with several more on the anvil.
The schools are affiliated to various boards like - CBSE, ICSE and the State Boards (SSC). The international curricula includes IB (International Baccalaureate) and IGCSE.
The school's vision is to be a group of premier educational institutes to develop human resources for the ever-changing environment. The schools provide a rich environment for the students to develop strong academics as well as have ample opportunities for sports and extra-curricular activities.
The Ryan Group has the distinction of starting several innovative initiatives like - INMUN (Indian Model United Nations), International Children's Theater Festival, Young Jourknows, Iceplex Awards etc. - all of which provide a unique platform for our students to excel.