Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Three Indian Teachers Shortlisted for 2026 Global Teacher Prize
Three teachers from India have been chosen as top 50 finalists for a big prize called the Global Teacher Prize 2026.
This prize is worth $1 million and is given to teachers who do amazing work.
The three teachers are Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda from Meerut, Mehraj Khourshid Malik from Jammu and Kashmir, and Rouble Nagi who works in slums and rural areas.
They were picked from over 5,000 nominations from 139 countries.
Sudhanshu uses fun and creative ways to teach, Mehraj helps kids in conflict areas, and Rouble brings education to poor neighborhoods.
The winner will be announced next year in Dubai.
Three Indian teachers shortlisted for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026.
Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda uses innovative teaching methods and founded Phuhaar to support underprivileged families.
Mehraj Khourshid Malik works in conflict zones, focusing on peacebuilding and emotional healing.
Rouble Nagi founded the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation to bring education to underserved communities.
The prize is organized by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, with over 5,000 nominations from 139 countries.
- Who
- Three Indian teachers: Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda, Mehraj Khourshid Malik, and Rouble Nagi
- What
- Shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize 2026
- When
- Announced on Monday, finalists to be announced in February 2026
- Where
- Global, organized by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO
- Why
- For their innovative and impactful teaching initiatives
- Prize Amount
- $1 million
- Number of Nominations
- Over 5,000
- Number of Countries
- 139
- Prize Edition
- 10th
- Organizer
- Varkey Foundation
- Collaborator
- UNESCO
- Announcement Date
- Monday
- Finalists Announcement Date
- February 2026
