Trio Schools’ Naveen KM wins prestigious BW Education 40 Under 40 award

Naveen KM, Managing Director of Trio Schools, has been recognized with the BW Education 40 Under 40 Award for his contributions to the education sector. The prestigious award, presented in association with Business World, highlights his efforts in making quality education more accessible in India.

Speaking about the award, Naveen said, "I am grateful for this incredible honour from BW Education. My vision for Trio has been to make international education accessible in India. We believe that every child deserves a world-class education that develops global perspectives while staying true to their cultural roots. Through planning and commitment, we've created a model that makes IB and Cambridge curricula accessible to more Indian families. This award belongs to the entire TRIO family for their dedication to reimagining education."

Expressing his delight over Naveen KM winning the prestigious award, Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF and NAAC, said that youngsters like him deserve such awards and prayed that he be bestowed with more such awards.

The award selection involved a rigorous evaluation process, including multiple interviews and assessments. The jury featured esteemed educationists like Dr. Annurag Batra, Lina Ashar, Prof. Punam Sahgal, Dr. Anup Singh, and Rupa Chakravarty. The BW Education 40 Under 40 Summit and Awards ceremony took place in New Delhi. The event brought together educators, ed-tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors in the education sector.

As an edupreneur, Naveen KM has played a key role in transforming the education landscape. Under his leadership, Trio World Academy, an IB-authorized school, was awarded the "Institution of Happiness" status by QS-iGAUGE. Trio World School, an ICSE institution, is recognized for helping students harness their potential while preparing for a global future.

Beyond K-12 education, he founded India4IAS, a training institute for UPSC and KPSC aspirants. As the Director of Trio Educational Services, he is committed to Skill India, training 2,500 youth so far, with a target of 10,000 in the next two years.

His work focuses on inclusivity, student well-being, and fostering global perspectives while staying rooted in cultural values. His leadership continues to position India as a leader in education and skilled human resources.