Shikshagraha Awards, instituted by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives,

Mrs. Mamta BhoiI
Teacher
Balangir, Odisha

In a remote tribal village where poverty, child labour, and rigid social norms once pushed education out of reach—especially for girls—Mamata’s interventions in menstrual hygiene awareness, child marriage prevention, and girls' sports have directly impacted over 1,250 children.

Mrs. Kumari Guddi
Teacher
Kishanganj, Bihar

In Kishanganj, Bihar—where poverty, low awareness, and social barriers once kept many girls from completing their education—Kumari Guddi bridged the gap between school and society, turning classrooms into hubs of learning, protection, and empowerment for children and adolescents alike.

Mrs. Indu Batra
Headmaster
Gurugram, Haryana

When students returned after COVID with severe learning loss and disengagement, Indu Batra led a quiet yet powerful turnaround at Andrews Ganj—rebuilding learning, restoring school routines, and forging strong community partnerships to demonstrate how visionary leadership can revive a government school.

Nellori Subrahmanyam
Teacher
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

In rural India, science education often revolves around rote learning and exams, leaving little room for curiosity. Nellori Subrahmanyam has revolutionised rural science education by replacing rote memorisation with hands-on experimentation, transforming how over 55,000 students experience learning.

Kabithui Rongmei
Director of Strategy
Khaangchu Foundation, Noney, Manipur

For the Rongmei Naga community, education has often felt like a system that erases rather than empowers—overlooking Indigenous history, knowledge, and identity, and pushing many children toward alienation. Kabithui reimagined learning through the traditional Khangchu, a community space rooted in culture and helped children reconnect with their identity while gaining skills for the modern world.

Urfana Amin Moharken
Teacher
Srinagar, Kashmir

In Srinagar’s BHSS Soura schools, children with special needs often felt invisible, with few inclusive materials or trained teachers. Dr. Urfana Amin changed this by creating hands-on, multisensory learning, training teachers, engaging families, and involving students as co-creators, impacting over 500 students.

Savita Sahu
Anganwadi Worker
Raipur, Chattisgarh

Savita Ji transformed her Anganwadi centre from a barren, under-resourced space into a vibrant, child-friendly hub. Through initiatives like a kitchen garden, Bal Cabinet, and community Yuva Sanghathan, she improved learning, nutrition, and engagement, positively impacting more than 1,000 familiess while creating a sustainable model for holistic early childhood education.

Prasenjit Sarma
Teacher
Hajo, Kamrup, Assam

In classrooms where teachers were overburdened, resources were scarce, and guidance was unclear, he built simple AI tools that turned confusion into clarity, shortage into support, and everyday teaching into joyful, equitable, and engaging learning experiences for every student, empowering both teachers and learners alike.

Sheikh Altaf Hussain
Community Leader
Budgam, Kashmir

In Budgam, where poverty, illness, and instability often pull children out of school, Sheikh Altaf brought learning back — by walking door to door, building trust with families, engaging local leaders, and weaving health, community, and education initiatives together so every child could safely return to the classroom and stay engaged in learning.

Batskhem Thabah
Teacher
Shillong, Meghalaya

Batskhem Thabah tackled challenges of school disrepair, low student attendance, and safety concerns that emerged after the COVID-19 closures. Through practical interventions, improved learning spaces, and community engagement initiatives, he not only enhanced student participation and motivation but also strengthened ties between the school and local families, creating a safer, more supportive, and inclusive environment for learning.