Hyderabad, India, 17 April 2026: LEAD Group, India’s leading School Learning Systems company, successfully held the National Awards & South Zonal Felicitation ceremony of the Shiksha Awards 2025–26 in Hyderabad, as part of the Finale of the 3rd edition of India’s biggest school reward program for its partner schools.
The Shiksha Awards is a one-of-a-kind annual initiative dedicated to recognising exceptional schools and educators who go above and beyond to deliver high-quality education and drive strong student outcomes. The Grand Finale ceremony brought together leading school owners, principals, and educators from across the South region, creating a vibrant platform for recognition, networking, and shared learning.
As part of the recognition, the company felicitated around 63 schools and 1,200 teachers across the South Zone. The initiative saw participation from over 3,000 schools and 22,000 teachers nationwide, reflecting its significant scale and reach.
Culminating in the National Grand Finale, 80 schools and 1,600 teachers were honoured as national winners, recognised for their outstanding contribution to student success. The awards follow a robust and structured evaluation framework to identify top-performing schools and educators across multiple categories at the state, zonal, and national levels—ensuring transparency and credibility in the selection process.
Commenting on the initiative, Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-founder, LEAD Group, said: “At LEAD Group, our mission is to ensure excellent learning outcomes for every child. The Shiksha Awards are a celebration of educators and schools who are making this vision a reality every single day. The scale and impact we are witnessing today is a testament to the dedication of our partner schools and teachers, who continue to raise the bar for quality education across regions.”
With each edition, the Shiksha Awards continue to strengthen their position as one of India’s most impactful education recognition platforms—driving a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across schools.
