The name “Patha-Bhavan” conjures up different impressions in different people. Some tend to fall back on Tagore’s seat of learning in Santiniketan – but here in kolkata and its neighbouring districts, Patha–Bhavan brings out the vision of learning in its true sense. Much had been said and argued about the maladies in our education system – still it went on. The age-old tradition of mechanical classroom teaching and grinding machine of examination system introduced by the British colonist still rolled on. This was the when a dedicated band of teachers got together and Patha-Bhavan was conceived, The unconventional method of working and sympathetic attitude that was adopted by these teachers and followed by younger and eager teachers as well has been proved to be successful. The founders felt happy to see that they have established themselves in spite of the very, very difficult times that they have gone through. While traveling through this hard rocky path there were times that brought about discordant notes – the falling out of some, and the sad demise of a few – yet slow but steadily Patha-Bhavan moved on. The main force behind this was Smt. Uma Shehanavis and anyone who had come into contact with her in the slightest context would be able to narrate the tremendous capacity she had to inspire us.