Chandra Shekhar Prem

Chandra Shekhar Prem

“Chandra Shekhar Prem: A Visionary Leader Dedicated to Girls’ Education and Equality”

Introduction

• Chandra Shekhar Prem, a renowned author, poet, and college principal
• Champion of education, particularly for girls, and founder of Republic College of India in Himachal Pradesh
• Aimed to provide girls with the freedom of education and equal opportunities

Chandra Shekhar Prem’s Early Life and Ambitions

• Born in Himachal Pradesh, India
• Lifetime ambition to build a college for girls, who were subjected to early marriage
• Recognized education as the key to breaking this cycle and opening doors to a lifetime of ambition and learning
• A poet and author who wrote in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Urdu, and had a Master’s degree in English
• He married Savita in 1960 and later moved to the UK, where he continued his advocacy for education and equality

Building the Republic College of India

• Fulfilled his dream of building a college for girls in Himachal Pradesh
• Created a physical structure that embodied his vision of freedom through education
• Generations of girls have been educated and empowered at the Republic College of India

Chandra Shekhar Prem’s Legacy Lives On Through His Daughter Aneeta Prem MBE JP

• Aneeta followed in her father’s footsteps, becoming a leading advocate for human rights and education
• Accomplished author and her books “But It’s Not Fair” and “Cut Flowers” raise awareness on sensitive issues such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM)
• Continues to carry her father’s legacy forward through her advocacy for education and human rights

A visionary father

• A was a visionary leader, a passionate advocate for education, and a true champion of equality and justice
• His founding of the Republic College of India and his legacy continue to inspire future generations, particularly young women
• The work of Aneeta Prem MBE JP also continues to inspire, as she raises awareness and educates readers on sensitive issues through her writing

• Visit the  Freedom Charity website to learn more about Aneeta Prem’s contributions to education and human rights, and support their legacy.