Dr. M.P. Rozario of St. Sebastian's School, Tangra, Kolkata Receives Outstanding Contribution to Education Award at Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026, New Delhi
- May 8
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A Kolkata Educator Steps onto India's National Stage
On 25th April 2026, the grand halls of Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi witnessed a celebration of India's finest achievers — and among them stood a man whose life's work has quietly, consistently, and powerfully shaped the future of thousands of young minds in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Dr. M.P. Rozario, revered Principal of St. Sebastian's School, Tangra, Kolkata, was honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Education Award at the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 (राष्ट्रीय रत्न सम्मान 2026) — one of India's most credible national recognition platforms, presented by Brand Empower and hosted by WBR Corp, a leading autonomous branding organisation in Asia.
The award was personally presented by Padma Shri Kangana Ranaut — acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and one of India's most fearless voices — who served as Chief Guest for the evening, adding immense stature and national visibility to every honour conferred on the stage.
About Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 — India's Premier Recognition Platform
The Rashtriya Ratna Samman (राष्ट्रीय रत्न सम्मान) is not a routine award function. It is a carefully curated, nationally recognised ceremony that brings together achievers from across India — spanning sectors including Technology, Education, Healthcare, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Professional Services — and honours only those who have demonstrated sustained excellence, ethical leadership, and genuine impact.
The 2026 edition was hosted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi — one of India's most iconic and prestigious venues — drawing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and professionals from cities across the country including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and beyond. Winners were identified through a rigorous, comprehensive market research study conducted across India, ensuring that every recognition on this stage is earned and credible.
For an educator from Tangra, Kolkata to be selected and felicitated on this national platform is not just a personal achievement — it is a landmark moment for the entire Eastern India education community.
Dr. M.P. Rozario — A Life Devoted to Education
Dr. M.P. Rozario's journey in education spans decades of unwavering dedication. As the long-serving Principal of St. Sebastian's School, Tangra, Kolkata — a respected ICSE and ISC institution in West Bengal — he has built far more than an academic institution. He has built a community where values, discipline, and holistic development form the foundation of every child's learning experience.
Under his visionary leadership, St. Sebastian's School, Kolkata has consistently delivered outstanding academic results while remaining deeply committed to all-round student development and philanthropic activities — values that earned the school the Mother Teresa Award for Best School 2023–24. From launching specialised programmes to fostering community partnerships, Dr. Rozario has led the school with both a sharp strategic mind and a compassionate heart.
His recognition at the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 follows an impressive series of national and international honours — including the Shiromani Award, the Kolkata Ratna Award 2025, and international recognition in Dubai — each a chapter in a larger story of an educator who has never stopped giving his best.
Why This Award Matters — For Kolkata, for West Bengal, for India
Education is the foundation upon which every nation builds its future. Yet the educators who dedicate their lives to this mission rarely receive the national spotlight they deserve. The Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 changes that — and Dr. M.P. Rozario's felicitation at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi is a powerful reminder that great educators exist in every corner of India, from the metro classrooms of South Kolkata to the corridors of institutions in Tangra, East Kolkata.
For parents in Kolkata searching for schools where leadership and values go hand in hand, this recognition speaks louder than any ranking. For students of St. Sebastian's School — past, present, and future — it is a moment of immense pride. And for the broader education community in West Bengal and across India, Dr. Rozario's story is proof that dedication, when sustained over decades, always finds its recognition.
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