At this point the contribution of the Hijli Co-operative Development Society and some enthusiastic local educationists needs to be recalled. The School was set up primarily to provide educational facility to the children of the IIT employees and to children residing in the immediate neighborhood. In course of time, the School made an academic impact that extended well beyond Kharagpur. Presently,
the School imparts education to students from quite a few neighbouring districts. In the formative years, the Hijli High School consisted of Hijli Primary School and the Hijli Tech. Later, in conformity with Govt. orders, the Hijli Primary School and Hijli Technical. School separated as full-fledged Institutions. Presently, Hijli High school caters to the students of the Secondary and the Higher Secondary levels. In the course of last sixty years, this Institution has been able to provide the kindling spark to the inherent creative faculties that remain nascent in most students. The ignited minds have left a mark on every walk of life. Some of the best technologists, doctors, lawyers, players, peoples’ representatives and bureaucrats have graduated from this Institution. This is an Institution which makes successful citizens, not merely in the sense of achievements, but more importantly, as humans: humans with humane values. We make men and women who can stand up for truth and honesty. This is the message we have sent across the globe. In almost every country on the face of the earth, there is a piece of this Institution . Our students have spread the message of humanism across the globe.
