Indian Educator Rouble Nagi Wins 1 Million Global Teacher Prize for Slum Education Work

Indian educator and artist Rouble Nagi won the 1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai for establishing over 800 learning centers and creating educational murals in slums across India. Her Rouble Nagi Art Foundation supports children outside formal schooling with flexible, hands-on learning. The prize, awarded by the Varkey Foundation, will fund a vocational training institute. Nagi's work addresses challenges like poverty and irregular attendance, aiming to improve education access and retention among marginalized communities.