Statement made on digital platform by Pema Khandu, CM, Arunachal Pradesh
KRC Times Tell Tale Teaser Team
Imagine transforming 1.5 lakh+ homes with colour and establishing 800+ learning centres for underprivileged children, all with the belief that a paintbrush can change lives. That is the inspiring journey of Rouble Nagi.
An acclaimed contemporary artist, she chose to take art beyond galleries and turn it into a tool for education, dignity, and social transformation through the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation. Her work has empowered children, women, and communities across India, proving that creativity can be a powerful force for nation-building.
Her remarkable journey, from celebrated artist to social reformer, has earned her global recognition, culminating in the 2026 Global Teacher Prize.
~ Pema Khandu, CM, Arunachal Pradesh
