Patna Educationist Rashid Nayyer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at National Education Conference
Veteran educationist honoured for decades of service to quality and inclusive education in Bihar.
Renowned educationist and thought leader Rashid Nayyer was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement in Education Award at the Edupreneur Conference & Educational Excellence Awards 2025, held on December 21 at Hotel The Panache near Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
The national-level conference was organised by the Maeeshat Foundation, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Falcon Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, and Great India Academy (GIA), Madhubani, Bihar. The event brought together more than 100 educators, school founders, administrators, and social leaders from different parts of the country.
The conference was organised around the theme “Human Intelligence + Artificial Intelligence = The New Education Equation.” Discussions focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence in education, long-term institutional sustainability, teacher training, and holistic learning approaches.
While delivering the keynote address, Rashid Nayyer highlighted the importance of moving beyond rote learning. He stressed the need to focus on character building, practical skills, and social responsibility to prepare students for real-life challenges. The award recognised his long-standing contribution to expanding access to quality education, especially in underserved and marginalised regions of Bihar.
The event also featured expert presentations by Dr Abdul Subhan of the Falcon Group and Najmul Huda Sani of Great India Academy. They shared insights on innovative school governance, AI-enabled teaching methods, and the importance of strong educational infrastructure.
In addition to Nayyer’s honour, the Edupreneur National Excellence Awards 2025 were presented to outstanding contributors in the education sector. Notable awardees included Ikram Rahman (Edupreneur of the Year), Al-Manar Educare (Best Innovative School – East India), Tarbiyah Public School, Malda (Best Use of Technology), and Mohammad Sabir (Best Principal of the Year).
Organisers said the conference aimed to build a national platform for sharing best practices and promoting value-based, skill-oriented education across India.
