Pune, Apr 09: LEAD Group, India’s leading School Learning Systems company, successfully held the West Zone Felicitation ceremony of the Shiksha Awards 2025–26 in Pune, as part 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 Pune ceremony brought together leading school owners, principals, and educators from across the West region, creating a vibrant platform for recognition, networking, and shared learning.
Nationally, this initiative reached over 3,000 schools & 22,000 teachers. In the west zone, 700 schools & approximately 5000 teachers across partner schools were engaged. The company felicitated around 50 schools & 450 Teachers in the west zone 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, Co-founder and CEO, 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.
