It was 75 years ago that a noble and dedicated teacher, who intuitively foresaw the future of Tamilian growth in the capital, started an educational institution with one teacher and one student. Today the Delhi Tamil Education Association, popularly known as D.T.E.A. (formally called M.E.A, Madrasi Education Association) stands high aloft with seven senior secondary schools under one management like a big banyan tree imparting education of the highest degree, class and calibre at the lowest cost to more than 7000 students with a staff strength of around 500. It hopes to open more branches to fulfil its cherised goal and the fond advice of Karmayogi Kamaraj, that every Tamilian child in the capital should get education from Delhi Tamil Education Association.

This institution has produced brilliant educationalist, scholars, scientists, engineers, medical luminaries, able administrators and defence personnel who still cherish fond memories of their alma- mater.

The Governing Body duly constituted out of 3000 parent members by annual election, runs seven branches in a highly commendable and democratic manner, earning full cooperation from the Directorate of Education, Delhi Administration and the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Known for its discipline and total concern for its students the school has made an indelible imprint on the society. This school with a staff of over 50 teachers and nearly 1100 students is one great pillar of this mighty edifice, the D.T.E.A. the school offers courses in Science, Commerce and Arts.

The introduction of the House system proved to be morale booster to the children in helping them develop their personality. Children from different parts of our country, speaking different languages are studying in this school, symbolising the spirit of national integration.

D.T.E.A Lakshmi Bai Nagar is an idealised epitome of social life, based on community's needs and problems. It reflects all that is significant and characteristic in the life of the community. In its natural setup it is some sort of a miniature of the best elements in the community life outside.

Total commitment to the course of education is the motto inspired by the Principal and teachers of the school. In the efforts of our students to widen the frontiers of knowledge we wish them all a grand success.