In a glittering ceremony held recently in Mumbai, Dr. Jayshree Periwal of Jaipur was awarded 'The Most Influential Education Leader in India' by AsiaOne. The past recipients of this award include luminaries like Nita Ambani and Malala Yousafzai amongst many others.
Dr. Periwal was felicitated with the award for her immense contribution in transforming the education sector.
Expressing her delight over receiving the award Dr. Periwal said, "It an absolute honor to be recognized nationwide. It motivates me and further fuels the fire to enhance education in India. I truly want to be a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign and I know that educating the young generation correctly and holistically in a step in that direction."
Besides, the Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS) also received the award for 'Most Influential Education Brand in India'. JPIS's innumerable global ties have resulted in excellent exposure for not just its students but for India as a rising education hub as well. Their students are placed in the best universities across the globe whether its Stanford in USA or Oxford in UK.
Dr. Periwal currently runs 6 schools that teach and empower over 8000 students. It is to be noted that the students from these schools are later placed in the best colleges both in India as well as abroad. Talking about the achievements of the schools, this year's Rank 1 holder in IIT – Aman Bansal, is also a student nurtured by Dr. Periwal.
SOURCE: Jayshree Periwal International School