Teachers’ Day, celebrated on September 5th, is a special occasion to honor the dedication and hard work of educators across India. This year, the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education has recognized 50 outstanding teachers with the National Teachers’ Awards 2024. These educators represent the pinnacle of teaching excellence, coming from diverse backgrounds and regions, and making significant contributions to the field of education.
Honoring the Best
The National Teachers’ Awards 2024 highlight the achievements of 50 exceptional teachers from 28 states, 3 union territories, and 6 organizations. Among the awardees, 34 are male, 16 are female, 2 are differently-abled, and 1 works with children with special needs (CWSN). This diverse group of educators has been selected through a rigorous three-stage selection process, ensuring that only the most dedicated and impactful teachers are honored.
The Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will take place on September 5th at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the President of India will confer the awards. Each recipient will receive a silver medal and a certificate of appreciation, recognizing their invaluable contributions to education. In addition to the 50 teachers from the Department of School Education and Literacy, 16 teachers from the Department of Higher Education and 16 from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will also be honored.
Meet the Awardees
S. No. |
Name |
State/Union Territory |
| 1 | Avinasha Sharma | Haryana |
| 2 | Sunil Kumar | Himachal Pradesh |
| 3 | Pankaj Kumar Goyal | Punjab |
| 4 | Rajinder Singh | Punjab |
| 5 | Baljinder Singh Brar | Rajasthan |
| 6 | Hukam Chand Chaudhary | Rajasthan |
| 7 | Kusum Lata Gariya | Uttarakhand |
| 8 | Chandralekha Damodar Mestri | Goa |
| 9 | Chandresh Kumar Bolashankar Borisagar | Gujarat |
| 10 | Vinay Shashikant Patel | Gujarat |
| 11 | Madhav Prasad Patel | Madhya Pradesh |
| 12 | Sunita Godha | Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | K. Sharda | Chhattisgarh |
| 14 | Narasimha Murthy H.K. | Karnataka |
| 15 | Dwiti Chandra Sahu | Odisha |
| 16 | Santosh Kumar Kar | Odisha |
| 17 | Ashish Kumar Roy | West Bengal |
| 18 | Prasanta Kumar Marik | West Bengal |
| 19 | Urfana Amin | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 20 | Ravi Kant Dwivedi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 21 | Shyam Prakash Maurya | Uttar Pradesh |
| 22 | Dr. Minakshi Kumari | Bihar |
| 23 | Sikendra Kumar Suman | Bihar |
| 24 | K. Suma | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| 25 | Sunita Gupta | Madhya Pradesh |
| 26 | Charu Sharma | Delhi |
| 27 | Ashok Sengupta | Karnataka |
| 28 | H. N. Girish | Karnataka |
| 29 | Narayanswamy R | Karnataka |
| 30 | Jyoti Panka | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 31 | Lephizo Apon | Nagaland |
| 32 | Nandita Chongtham | Manipur |
| 33 | Yankila Lama | Sikkim |
| 34 | Joseph Vanlalhruaia Sail | Mizoram |
| 35 | Everlasting Pyngrope | Meghalaya |
| 36 | Dr. Nani Gopal Debnath | Tripura |
| 37 | Dipen Khanikar | Assam |
| 38 | Dr. Asha Rani | Jharkhand |
| 39 | Jinu George | Kerala |
| 40 | K. Sivaprasad | Kerala |
| 41 | Middie Srinivas Rao | Andhra Pradesh |
| 42 | Suresh Kunati | Andhra Pradesh |
| 43 | Prabhakar Reddy Pesara | Telangana |
| 44 | Thaduri Sampath Kumar | Telangana |
| 45 | Pallavi Sharma | Delhi |
| 46 | Charu Maini | Haryana |
| 47 | Gopinath R | Tamil Nadu |
| 48 | Muralidharan Ramiya Sethuraman | Tamil Nadu |
| 49 | Mantaiah Chinni Bedke | Maharashtra |
| 50 | Sagar Chittaranjan Bagade R | Maharashtra |
The Impact of Great Teachers
Great teachers do more than just impart knowledge; they inspire, motivate, and shape the future of their students. The awardees of the National Teachers’ Awards 2024 have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their students’ growth and development. Their innovative teaching methods, dedication to inclusivity, and passion for education have set a high standard for educators across the country.
Conclusion
As we celebrate Teachers’ Day 2024, let us take a moment to appreciate the incredible contributions of these outstanding educators. Their hard work and dedication have not only enriched the lives of their students but have also made a lasting impact on the broader educational landscape in India. Happy Teachers’ Day to all the educators who continue to inspire and guide the next generation!
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