Pioneering Change in Education: Shikshagraha Awards 2025 Honors Trailblazers

The Shikshagraha Awards 2025, organized by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, spotlighted four transformative leaders reshaping education in India. Honored at InvokED 4.0, these changemakers tackle systemic barriers, leveraging innovation and resilience. This event highlighted the power of collective action and leadership in driving education equity.

The Shikshagraha Awards 2025, an initiative by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, acknowledged the remarkable contributions of four visionaries in transforming education across India. The awards, presented at InvokED 4.0—India's largest educational leadership symposium—established under SFPI, honored leaders who have redefined educational paradigms through innovation and resilience.

Among the awardees, Rajitha N., a supervisor in Karnataka's Mysore District, enhanced early childhood education in tribal areas using culturally sensitive approaches and technology. Ranjan Kumar, from Bihar, revitalized a failing school into a flourishing one with multimedia initiatives. Meanwhile, Xavier Chandra Kumar led a comprehensive transformation of a school in Tamil Nadu amid infrastructural challenges.

Moreover, Muskan Ahirwar's 'Kitabi Masti' library in Bhopal's slum area received special mention for empowering underprivileged children with free book access and learning opportunities. The event underscored the vital themes of collective action and leadership essential in overcoming the education crisis, as addressed by esteemed leaders and innovators.

(With inputs from agencies.)