DUBAI – Indian educator and social activist Rouble Nagi has been named the winner of the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2026. The announcement was made during the World Government Summit in Dubai, where she was awarded the USD 1 million prize in recognition of her transformative impact on education in India’s most underserved communities.
1. A Vision for Digital Literacy
Nagi plans to utilize the $1 million prize money to establish a free training institute focused on vocational skills and digital literacy. This new venture aims to empower millions of young people across India with the technical skills required for the modern job market, ensuring that geography does not dictate a child’s destiny.
The Global Teacher Prize, organized by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, continues to highlight the vital role teachers play in shaping a better world.
