National Teacher's Awards 2024: President Draupadi Murmu to award 50 teachers with Rs 50,000 cash prize and more
On Teacher's Day 2024, President Draupadi Murmu will award a certificate of merit, Rs 50,000 cash prizes and silver medals to 50 exemplary teachers. These awards acknowledge excellent educational achievements in various states and institutions across India.
The National Teacher's Awards 2024 are set to celebrate the dedication and hard work of India's finest educators. On Teacher's Day 2024, President Draupadi Murmu will award 50 top teachers nationwide at a prestigious ceremony in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan at 4:15 hours. These awards highlight the vital role teachers play in shaping the future of students and society. By recognising their contributions, the government aims to inspire and uplift the teaching community, reinforcing the importance of education in building a stronger nation.
Cash Prize and Honours by the President of India
Each awardee will receive a certificate of merit, a cash prize of Rs 50,000, and a silver medal. They will also have the rare opportunity to interact with the President of India and engage in a dialogue with the Prime Minister. This recognition not only celebrates their dedication but also serves as an inspiration to educators across the country.
Rigorous Selection Process for the National Teacher's Awards 2024
The National Teacher's Awards 2024 recipients were chosen through a three-stage, online selection process, ensuring transparency and fairness. This selection process began at the district level, proceeded to the state level, and finally culminated in the national stage. The 50 teachers honoured this year come from 28 states, 3 union territories, and 6 different organizations.
Among the awardees, 34 are male, 16 are female, and 2 are differently-abled teachers. Notably, one teacher works with children with special needs (CWSN), highlighting the inclusive approach of the awards. In addition to these, 16 teachers from the Department of Higher Education and another 16 from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will also be recognized for their contributions.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Promoting Excellence
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of motivated and skilled teachers for the growth of students and educational institutions. To encourage a culture of excellence, it promotes rewards and recognition for educators. In line with this vision, two categories of awards were introduced in 2023 for teachers from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnics, expanding the awards that were previously only for school teachers.
The National Teacher's Awards 2024 will now also recognize educators from Polytechnics, State Universities, and Central Higher Education Institutions, further promoting excellence in diverse educational sectors.
A Glimpse at the Award-Winning Teachers
Here is a look at some of the incredible educators who have been selected for the National Teacher's Awards 2024:
From the Department of School Education & Literacy:
| Sl. No. | Name Of The Awardee | Designation | School Name & Address | State / Ut Of Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avinasha Sharma | Lecturer | GMSSSS NIT 3 Faridabad | Haryana |
| 2 | Sunil Kumar | Lecturer | GSSS Khargat | Himachal Pradesh |
| 3 | Pankaj Kumar Goyal | Teacher | GSSS Girls Barnala | Punjab |
| 4 | Rajinder Singh | Teacher | Government Primary School, Kothe Inder Singh Wale | Punjab |
| 5 | Baljinder Singh Brar | Vice Principal | Government Senior Secondary School 4jj | Rajasthan |
| 6 | Hukam Chand Chaudhary | Teacher | Government Senior Secondary School Bsf Bikaner | Rajasthan |
| 7 | Kusum Lata Gariya | Acting Head Teacher | Government Upper Primary School Veena | Uttarakhand |
| 8 | Chandralekha Damodar Mestri | Teacher | Satyawati Soiru Angle Higher Secondary School, Mashem Loliem | Goa |
| 9 | Chandreshkumar Bholashankar Borisagar | Acting Head Teacher | Navi Badhada (Badhadapara) Primary School, Badhada | Gujarat |
| 10 | Vinay Shashikant Patel | Principal | R.F.Patel High School, Vadadla | Gujarat |
| 11 | Madhav Prasad Patel | Teacher | Govt Middle School Lidhora | Madhya Pradesh |
| 12 | Sunita Godha | Teacher | Govt. High School, Khajuria Sarang | Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | K Sharda | Teacher | Govt Upper Primary School Khedamara | Chhattisgarh |
| 14 | Narasimha Murthy H K | Teacher | Daffodils English School, Sanjaynagar-19 | Karnataka |
| 15 | Dwiti Chandra Sahu | Teacher | Govt High School Billesu | Odisha |
| 16 | Santosh Kumar Kar | Teacher | Jaya Durga High School, Narla Road | Odisha |
| 17 | Ashis Kumar Roy | Teacher | Sri Nara Singha Vidyapith, Atharakhai | West Bengal |
| 18 | Prasanta Kumar Marik | Head Teacher | Shalbagan G S F P School, 1 No. Gurdaha | West Bengal |
| 19 | Dr Urfana Amin | Master | Bhss Soura | Jammu And Kashmir |
| 20 | Ravi Kant Dwivedi | Head Teacher | Primary School Bhagesar | Uttar Pradesh |
| 21 | Shyam Prakash Maurya | Teacher | Upper Primary School Malhupur | Uttar Pradesh |
| 22 | Dr. Minakshi Kumari | Teacher | Shiv Ganga Girls Plus 2 High School Madhubani | Bihar |
| 23 | Sikendra Kumar Suman | Acting Head Teacher | New Primary School Tarahani | Bihar |
| 24 | K Suma | Teacher | Gms Dugnabad | A And N Islands |
| 25 | Sunita Gupta | Lecturer | Jawahar Navodayvidyalaya, Dhamangawn | Madhya Pradesh |
| 26 | Charu Sharma | Principal | Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi | Delhi |
| 27 | Ashok Sengupta | Teacher | Pm Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 Jalahalli West, Kamagondannahalli | Karnataka |
| 28 | H N Girish | Lecturer | Government Pu College For Girls Nn0045 Hunsur Mysuru 571105 | Karnataka |
| 29 | Narayanaswamy R | Head Teacher | Government High School Bashettihalli | Karnataka |
| 30 | Jyoti Panka | Teacher | Pm Shri Government Higher Secondary School Longding | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 31 | Lephizo Apon | Teacher | Ghss Dimapur, United Colony Ward-20 | Nagaland |
| 32 | Nandita Chongtham | Teacher | Sagolband Rishikul Upper Primary School, Sagolband | Manipur |
| 33 | Yankila Lama | Teacher | Bahini Secondary School, Kazitar Namnang | Sikkim |
| 34 | Joseph Vanlalhruaia Sailo | Lecturer | Synod Higher Secondary School, Tuithiang Veng Aizawl | Mizoram |
| 35 | Everlasting Pyngrope | Principal | Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Bhoirymbong | Meghalaya |
| 36 | Dr. Nani Gopal Debnath | Teacher | Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan, Netaji Choumuhani | Tripura |
| 37 | Dipen Khanikar | Teacher | Chi Chia Bokuloni Girls High School, No3 | Assam |
| 38 | Dr. Asha Rani | Post Graduate Teacher | Plus 2 High School Chandankiyari Bokaro | Jharkhand |
| 39 | Jinu George | Teacher | S.D.V.B.H.S.S, Alappuzha | Kerala |
| 40 | K Sivaprasad | Teacher | Vpaups Kundurkunnu, Thachanattukara | Kerala |
| 41 | Midde Srinivasa Rao | Teacher | S.P.S.Municipal High School Plus, Gudivada | Andhra Pradesh |
| 42 | Suresh Kunati | Teacher | Zp High School Urandur | Andhra Pradesh |
| 43 | Prabhakar Reddy Pesara | Teacher | Zpss Thirumalayapalem | Telangana |
| 44 | Thaduri Sampath Kumar | Teacher | Zphs Dammannapet | Telangana |
| 45 | Pallavi Sharma | Principal | Mamta Modern Sr. Sec. School, Vikaspuri | Delhi |
| 46 | Charu Maini | Principal | Dav Public School Sector 48-49, Gurugram | Haryana |
| 47 | Gopinath R | Teacher | Panchayat Union Middle School - Rajakuppam | Tamil Nadu |
| 48 | Muralidharan Ramiya Sethuraman | Vocational Teacher | Tvs Higher Secondary School, Madurai | Tamil Nadu |
| 49 | Mantaiah Chinni Bedke | Teacher | Z.P.Upeer Primary Digital School Jajavandi | Maharashtra |
| 50 | Sagar Chittaranjan Bagade | Teacher | Sou S. M. Lohia High School And Junior College Kolhapur | Maharashtra |
From the Department of Higher Education:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Awardee | Designation | Name & Address of the Institute | State / UT of Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Anitha Suseelan | Head | School of Architecture at Christ University, Bangalore | Karnataka |
| 2 | Prof. Birinchi Kumar Sarma | Professor | Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 | Dr. C. Jaya Sankar Babu | Associate Professor | Department of Hindi, Puducherry University | Puducherry |
| 4 | Dr. A. Gandhimathi | Lecturer | Department of English, Polytechnic College, Salem | Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | Prof. Kapil Ahuja | Professor | Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 6 | Prof. S.R. Keshava | Professor | Department of Economics, Bangalore University | Karnataka |
| 7 | Dr. Nandavaram Mrudula Babu | Associate Professor & Head | Department of Telugu, Govt. Degree College for Women, Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 8 | Prof. Nidhi Jain | Professor | Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | New Delhi |
| 9 | Prof. Nilabh Tiwari | Head | Department of Education, Central Sanskrit University | New Delhi |
| 10 | Prof. Parmar Ranjitkumar Khimjibhai | Head | Department of Electrical Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Junagadh | Gujarat |
| 11 | Prof. Shahanaz Ayub | Associate Professor | Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 12 | Prof. Shilpagauri Prasad | Associate Professor | Department of English, Pune District Education Association's Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pune | Maharashtra |
| 13 | Dr. Shimi S.L. | Associate Professor | Electrical Engineering Department, Punjab Engineering College | Chandigarh |
| 14 | Prof. A.S. Smiline Girija | Head | Department of Microbiology, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 15 | Prof. Srinivas Hotha | Professor | Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune | Maharashtra |
| 16 | Prof. Vinay Sharma | Professor | Department of Management Studies & Joint Professor with the Department of Design, IIT Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
These teachers represent a broad range of geographic and social backgrounds, showcasing the diversity and inclusivity of education in India.
As Teacher's Day 2024 approaches, the National Teacher's Awards 2024 provide a meaningful way to recognize the tireless efforts of educators across the country. With the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, honouring these outstanding teachers, the awards underscore the importance of education and the vital role teachers play in shaping the nation's future.
Educators from various sectors, including school education, higher education, and skill development, will be celebrated for their contributions, making this a momentous occasion for the teaching community.
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