Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivas Rao said on Friday (February 06, 2026) that Nellore District Science Center Curator N.

Subramaniam has won the “Shikshagraha Leadership Award”, given to him for his tireless efforts in promoting science education in rural areas for almost three decades. Announcing that the award will be given to Infosys co-founder S.

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Shibulal, Mr. Rao said it was presented during the National Teachers Conference “InvokeED 5.

0: Mission to Movement” held in Bengaluru on Friday and carried a national citation and a financial grant of ₹10 lakh. Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Subramaniam said, “The encouragement and support of Mr.

Srinivasa Rao played a vital role in this achievement. ” Mr Rao said that out of 6,500 teachers across India, only three were selected on the basis of leadership qualities, social impact and contribution to rural education and Mr Subramaniam was one of these outstanding teachers. This award was given to S.

D. Provided by. Shibulal, founder, ShikshaLokam and co-founder of Infosys, and his wife Kumari Shibulal, founder and chairperson of the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiative.

Mr. Subramaniam, who is currently serving as the Curator of the District Science Centre, Chemudugunta, Nellore, has restored the Mobile Science Lab (Space on Wheels), indoor and outdoor exhibits, integrated QR codes with video explanations, implemented Astro Tourism, Cosmos Digital Learning, STEM-based experiential learning and continues to lead programs such as Emerging Scientists, Inspire Awards and Rural Children Research Centre. Recognizing his innovative initiative, Samagra Shiksha has continuously encouraged him and provided financial assistance including monthly transportation charges for operating the Mobile Science Lab.