In a moment of pride for India’s education community, three Indians — two students and one educator — have been shortlisted among the finalists for the prestigious World Education Medals 2025, an international award recognizing groundbreaking work in education made possible through artificial intelligence (AI).
Sponsored by global tech leader HP, the World Education Medals spotlight exceptional efforts by learners and educators who are using AI to transform learning, bridge gaps, and make education more inclusive. The awards celebrate visionary initiatives in three categories: Leaders, Educators, and Students, judged by a renowned international panel for impact, innovation, and advocacy.
Sixteen-year-old Raul John Aju from Kerala has been named a finalist in the Students category. Raul is the founder of AIrealm Technologies Pvt Ltd and the creator of the ThinkCraft Academy initiative, which focuses on democratizing AI education by creating accessible learning pathways for students across rural and urban settings alike. His work aims to empower young learners from diverse backgrounds to understand and use AI in meaningful ways.
Joining Raul in the students’ shortlist is Ashwat Prasanna from Bengaluru, founder of EyeSight. Ashwat’s initiative centers on making STEM education inclusive for visually impaired learners by developing innovative tools and educational resources that break barriers to accessibility in science and technology education.
In the Educators category, Vineeta Garg, Head of IT at a prominent school in Delhi, has been recognized for her EmpowerED with AI program. This initiative creates multilingual AI-enabled learning materials and tools designed to help both teachers and students engage with AI in classrooms more effectively, supporting personalized and inclusive education.
These three Indian finalists are competing against top innovators from more than 12 countries, including the United States, UAE, Philippines, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, and Greece. The winners in each category will be selected by a Global Judging Academy of education experts and announced at the Education Leaders Forum in London next month. Winners will be honoured for their leadership in harnessing AI for social good and educational equity.
This achievement not only highlights the technological creativity and educational commitment of these young changemakers and mentors but also showcases India’s growing influence in global education innovation. Their stories are inspiring examples of how AI can be responsibly used to reshape learning for future generations — expanding access, enhancing inclusivity, and redefining what’s possible in education worldwide.
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