Indian School Bahrain to sign Solar Power Purchase agreement

TDT | Manama                                               

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com    

The Indian School announced that it would soon be signing a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA) to save on EWA bill expenses, during an annual General Body Meeting held at Riffa Campus.

According to Chairman Prince S Natarajan, the deal would not bring any additional costs, as the design, financing, and installation of the solar energy system would be undertaken by the developer.

Natarajan added that this move falls in line with the school’s commitment to UNESCO’s sustainable development goals. The school also announced other decisions, including getting into a deal with a financial service provider to collect tuition fees online, which allows parents to view pending and historic payments.

The school is also setting up smart tools in classrooms to enhance the curriculum. Additionally, a proposal to install an LED display in the Jashanmal auditorium in Isa Town received approval. During the meeting, the school’s financial report was approved, and water leakage issues in the Riffa Campus buildings were discussed.

Natarajan mentioned that the current executive committee is operating under an extension granted by the Ministry of Education, which was also upheld by Bahraini courts. The AGM was attended by Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Secretary Saji Antony, Vice-Chairman Jayafar Maidani, Executive Committee Members Binu Mannil Varughese, Mohammad Kuhrsheed Alam, Premalatha NS, Rajesh Nambiar, Ajayakrishnan V, Mohammad Nayaz Ullah, Principal VR Palaniswamy, and Staff Representative Johnson K Devassy.

The meeting also approved a resolution that the MoE nominee to the EC shall be a parent and not any past EC member. It was decided that the school would provide a reply to queries and feedback from the parents within seven days of receiving such emails.