Archive · 23 Aug 2026
School Awards Honour Students, Teachers and Families for Service
A large school awards ceremony celebrated people who worked hard and helped others.
About 1,000 students, teachers, parents and schools received recognition.
Susmita Oraon was honoured for becoming a state-level basketball player despite financial difficulties.
Arshit Rai and Tohidur Rahman Mondal were recognised for their achievements while living with muscular dystrophy.
Their parents help them travel to school and take part in activities.
Retired teacher Indrani Dasgupta continues to support teachers and children after 30 years of teaching.
Students from Kashipur Kishore Bharati Vidyalaya run health camps for elderly people.
The event showed that education and kindness can make a big difference.
About 1,000 students, 266 schools, teachers and parents were honoured at the ceremony.
Susmita Oraon received a scholarship after progressing from playing football alone to state-level basketball.
Arshit Rai and Tohidur Rahman Mondal were recognised alongside their parents for support despite muscular dystrophy.
Retired teacher Indrani Dasgupta was honoured for helping underpaid teachers, children with special needs and mangrove conservation.
The awards highlighted social service, including health camps for elderly people and education initiatives across 15 villages.
- Who
- Students, teachers, parents, schools and support staff were honoured, including Susmita Oraon, Arshit Rai, Tohidur Rahman Mondal and Indrani Dasgupta.
- What
- The inaugural ceremony of the 31st edition of The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2026 recognised educational achievement, service, courage and support.
- When
- The ceremony took place on Saturday; the final ceremony is scheduled for August 29.
- Where
- The ceremony was held at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt Lake, with the final event planned at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Alipore.
- Why
- The awards support education and recognise people who have demonstrated achievement, sacrifice, social service and commitment.
- Honourees
- About 1,000 students, 266 schools, teachers and parents
- Awards edition
- 31st edition of The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2026
- Event location
- Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake
- Final ceremony
- Scheduled for August 29 at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Alipore
- Scholarship recipient
- Susmita Oraon received the Satyam Roychowdhury Foundation Scholarship
- Lifetime achievement recipient
- Former teacher Indrani Dasgupta received the Dr Mrs NB O’Brien Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award for a Teacher
- Community programme
- Kashipur Kishore Bharati Vidyalaya students conduct health camps for elderly people