The Pride of India Award 2027 recognises schools across India that are creating meaningful social and environmental impact through community engagement, student leadership, and service beyond the classroom.
Across India, thousands of schools are inspiring students to become responsible citizens, environmental champions, and agents of positive change.
Pride of India honours these extraordinary efforts and provides a national platform to celebrate schools that are making a real difference in their communities.
A nationwide competition among schools across India, with awards for schools making an impact on society and communities through school-wide extracurricular programs.
Garg Foundation, Kolkata
Simtrak Solutions, KolkataSchools shape not only academic excellence but also character, compassion, responsibility, and leadership.
Schools have the power to shape not only academic excellence but also character, compassion, responsibility, and leadership.
Every day, students across India participate in initiatives that improve communities, protect the environment, support vulnerable groups, and inspire positive social change.
The Pride of India Award exists to recognise and celebrate these efforts while encouraging schools to continue creating meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Recognising school initiatives that improve the lives of individuals and communities through service, inclusion, awareness, wellbeing, and community development.
Recognising initiatives that help protect and preserve the environment while promoting sustainability and responsible citizenship.
Applications are welcome from schools across India. Your school may be eligible if:
Demonstrable positive outcomes for communities, society or the environment.
Meaningful participation from students.
Programs that continue beyond a single event or activity.
Creative approaches to solving community or environmental challenges.
Engagement with parents, teachers, local groups or stakeholders.
Strong documentation showing implementation and results.
Social Impact or Environmental Impact
Examples include:
Provide:
Receive confirmation of submission.
Participating schools gain:
Pride of India is a national initiative dedicated to recognising institutions and individuals who contribute positively to society and help build a stronger, more sustainable and more inclusive India.
Through recognition, awareness and celebration, the initiative seeks to inspire future generations of leaders and changemakers.
Showcase your impact and inspire schools across India. Join the inaugural Pride of India Award 2027.
Any school located within India.
Only one application per school is recommended.
Photos, media coverage, reports, participation records, testimonials and similar supporting materials.
1st prize is ₹2 lakhs, 2nd prize ₹1 lakh and 3rd prize ₹50,000. The top 10 school programs receive a Shield of Recognition, and winning programs get newspaper and media promotion.
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Kolkata, India on 26 January 2027.
Applications close 31 December 2026. There is no application fee. Allow about 15 minutes and keep your evidence links ready.
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