ScooNews Global Ed-Fest 2026

Ms. Aditi Mishra honoured with the Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award
for Outstanding Educational Leadership, presented by Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

The tenth edition of the ScooNews Global Ed-Fest took place at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, from 6th to 8th August 2026. Recognized as India's first education summit entirely dedicated to disability inclusion, this milestone gathering brought together school leaders, educators and policymakers from across the country. Convening under the theme “ABLE: A Billion Lives. Education”, the three-day event was organized in key partnership with the India Inclusion Foundation, founded by disability advocate V.R. Ferose, aiming to guide institutions toward embedding universal design into campus blueprints, curricula and teacher training programs. The festival opened on 6th August 2026 with an intensive ABLE Compendium Master class Boot camp, followed by an Indian Soirée featuring traditional Rajasthani music and cuisine.

The summit culminated on 8th August 2026 with the Global Education Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding achievements across preschool, K-12 and higher education. Speaking as the Chief Guest, Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar emphasized the role of education as a vital force for preserving society and culture. During the ceremony, Shriji presented the prestigious Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award for Outstanding Educational Leadership to Ms. Aditi Mishra, Director of Delhi Public School Gurgaon.

The award pays tribute to His late Highness Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar's lifelong dedication to public welfare, cultural preservation and educational advancement through his long-standing leadership as Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation.

Welcoming the gathering, Mr. Ravi Santlani, Founder and CEO of ScooNews, highlighted the urgent need to integrate value-based learning into modern school systems, while the evening concluded with the Threads of Belonging showcase curated by fashion designer Ms. Ritu Beri alongside performances by traditional Langa-Manganiyar folk artists.

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar addressing the august audience
at the ScooNews Global Education Awards 2026

Mr. Ravi Santlani and Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar