What happened:
On February 5, Indian educator Rouble Nagi won the Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Government Summit, receiving the $1 million award presented by GEMS Education. She was honoured for using art-based learning and “living walls” to integrate over one million children into formal education, selected from 5,000 nominations across 139 countries.
Why it matters:
The award highlights India’s grassroots innovation in inclusive education and recognises scalable models that reduce dropouts and expand access. It also underscores the global impact of creative, community-driven approaches to education and social development.