Recognising & Rewarding Academic Achievement
Sambhavna

Recognising & Rewarding Academic Achievement

Celebrating academic excellence and motivating students through certificates, prizes, and public felicitation events. In many rural government schools, academic achievers often go unrecognised — this programme changes that by creating a culture of celebration around educational success.

Public recognition serves as a powerful motivator not only for the awarded students but for their peers and families. When a student from a remote village is felicitated for academic excellence, it inspires the entire community to value education and support their children's learning journeys.

How we recognise achievement:

  • Certificates of merit and excellence awarded to top-performing students in each grade and subject.
  • Prizes and awards distributed at school-level and block-level felicitation ceremonies.
  • Public felicitation events where students are honoured in front of their peers, teachers, parents, and community leaders.
  • Special recognition for students who show exceptional improvement, not just those who score highest — because progress matters as much as performance.
IN-DEED Foundation

Activity details

IN-DEED promoted academic excellence, digital literacy and a culture of achievement by preparing students for Olympiads and recognising outstanding performance.

24 students received structured preparation for the IMO and NSO Olympiads, focusing on conceptual understanding, problem-solving and competitive skills.

Additionally, 70 students participated in the ICSO, strengthening their computer fundamentals, logical thinking and digital skills.

The top 10 performers scoring 90% or above received smartwatches, while other participants were recognised with medals and certificates.

IN-DEED also honoured exceptional achievements:

Kritika (95%) from MGGS Mahamandir received a Samsung tablet for securing first position at the district level in the RBSE Class 10 Board Examination.

Abhinav Solanki from MGGS Chainpura received a Samsung tablet for outstanding performance in the Coding for Kids programme.

Impact

  • Motivated academic and technical excellence.
  • Built student confidence and problem-solving skills.
  • Encouraged greater interest in STEM and technology.
  • Inspired peers through recognition and achievement.

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