The Varkey Foundation is geared up to support Global Teacher Prize of US $1 million (Rs 7 crores) to a winner from about 12,000 nominations across 130 countries. An Indian teacher Ranjitsinh Disale, a primary teacher from Solapur is included in the short list of ten candidates.The virtual event will be held with the background of Natural History Museum in London on Thursday 3rd December from 11 am BST. The Institute of Jainology is also assisting and coordinating the event with The Varkey Foundation.
