It was the vision of our Superior General, Mother Theodosia, and Regional Superior, Sr. Bernard, to fulfill Mother Veronica’s aspiration of establishing a ‘Carmel for the missions’ in the North Eastern region of India.
On January 16, 1967, the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel, an esteemed educational body with extensive experience, inaugurated the school in Jorhat. Established and administered by the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, the Catholic school operates under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dibrugarh. The school began in a modest building at the Regional Research Laboratory (RRL) in Jorhat, following an invitation from the RRL Director in 1966. In 1973, the school moved to its current location in Cinnamara.
This move marked a significant milestone, as the Apostolic Carmel’s vision began to take shape. Despite starting with just 18 students on the first day, the school’s progress was steady. In 1968, the Jorhat Tea Company Board, based in London, sold a five-acre plot in Cinnamara to the sisters. With the assistance of Mr. Nirmal Goswami, a professor at J.B. College, the land transfer was completed. Sr. Electa’s determination was instrumental in securing the land for the school. On August 1, 1971, the foundation stone for the new building in Cinnamara was blessed and laid by Parish Priest, Father Thomas SDB, with the State Finance Minister, Mr. K. Tripathi, in attendance.
The Carmel School was officially relocated from the RRL Campus to Cinnamara on January 4, 1973, although the new building was still under construction. By October 1973, the school had received its ‘No Objection Certificate.’
The journey was not without challenges. The school faced disruptions from agitation by the All Assam Students’ Union and a tense political climate. Nevertheless, the school authorities worked tirelessly to keep education relevant and did not lose hope.
With the dedication of both staff and students, working together under challenging circumstances, the school made significant and steady progress.
