Sanjay Ghodawat International School Conferred ‘National Innoventure – Maharashtra’s No. 1 School’ Award
Pune : Sanjay Ghodawat International School has been conferred the ‘National Innoventure – Maharashtra’s No. 1 School Award’ in recognition of its outstanding contribution towards nurturing innovation, creativity, and future-ready skills among students. The award ceremony was held at the National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) University, Pune.
The award was presented by Ms. Pranjal Gundesha, Managing Director of Innoventure Foundation; Prof. Dr. Tapas Ganguly, Director General of NICMAR University; and Dr. Vinod Shah, renowned medical advisor to the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra.
This recognition was awarded for the school’s exceptional participation in the Innoventure National Challenge 2025–26, a nationwide initiative designed for students from Grades 1 to 9. The programme was organised by Innoventure World Foundation (Intelligence Plus) in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Hyderabad and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Congratulating the students and faculty on this achievement, Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, Chairman of Sanjay Ghodawat Education Group, lauded their dedication and commitment. Trustee Mr. Vinayak Bhosale also extended his congratulations, appreciating the school’s continuous efforts in the fields of science and technology.
Ms. Sasmita Mohanty, Director of Sanjay Ghodawat International School, said, “This award is a recognition of the efforts consistently implemented in the school to prepare students for careers in fields such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and data analysis, and to encourage them to focus on global thinking, innovation, and real-world problem solving.”
The event was attended by Dr. H. M. Naveen, Principal of the Boarding School, and Mr. Askar Ali, Principal of the Day Boarding School.
With this honour, Sanjay Ghodawat International School has achieved yet another milestone in the field of education and reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting innovative initiatives aimed at the holistic development of students.
About Sanjay Ghodawat International School (SGIS):
Sanjay Ghodawat International School, founded in 2010 under the stewardship of the Sou. Sushila Danchand Ghodawat Charitable Trust, stands today as a distinguished family of institutions committed to the highest ideals of education. With campuses in Kolhapur (a co-educational day-cum-boarding school offering CBSE, IB Diploma, and Cambridge curricula), Pune (a fully residential school with Cambridge and the IB Diploma Programme), and Belgaum (a Cambridge day school), SGIS provides a breadth of opportunities to pupils from the first year through to High school.
At the heart of its mission lies a resolute commitment to a holistic education—an education that cultivates not only academic distinction but also strength of character, creativity, and leadership. The schools seek to instil in each pupil the intellectual curiosity, resilience, and sense of service required to shape a future in which they may contribute meaningfully to the betterment of the world.