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MNN Global · February 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Teacher wins $1m for creating open-air classrooms in Indian slums

What happened: Rouble Nagi has dedicated 30 years to educating marginalised communities in India by transforming slum areas into open-air classrooms. She recently received a $1 million award recognising her work.

Why it matters:

  • Improves access to education for children in underserved urban areas.
  • Highlights innovative approaches to learning in challenging environments.

MNN Take: Nagi’s work demonstrates how community-driven education initiatives can overcome infrastructure limitations to provide learning opportunities where traditional schools are scarce.

Sources: BBC World