President Murmu Presents National Teacher Awards at New Delhi Ceremony

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards on teachers from across the country at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Teachers’ Day. The awards recognise teachers for their contribution to education and their efforts to improve learning outcomes among students. The ceremony brought together educators who have made notable contributions in classrooms and communities, highlighting the role of teachers in strengthening India’s education system.

Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said education remains the most effective means of realising the constitutional ideal of equality of opportunity. She emphasised that access to quality education can help create greater opportunities for individuals irrespective of their social or economic circumstances. The President’s remarks underlined the broader role of education in promoting inclusion, social mobility and equal opportunities for citizens.

President Murmu also appreciated teachers for their contribution to the country’s progress in school education. She said the achievement of a negligible primary school dropout rate had been made possible through the sustained efforts of teachers. Acknowledging their role in ensuring that children remain connected with the education system, she commended educators for their commitment and contribution to what she described as a significant national achievement.

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The National Awards for teachers are presented as part of the country’s annual Teachers’ Day observance, which commemorates the birth anniversary of former President and educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The awards provide national recognition to teachers whose work has made a meaningful difference in education. Teachers from different parts of the country are considered for the honours based on their contribution to teaching, student development and educational practices.

The President’s interaction with the award recipients also highlighted the importance of teachers beyond their traditional classroom responsibilities. Educators play a key role in helping students develop academic abilities, confidence and social awareness while supporting children from diverse backgrounds. Their work is particularly significant in efforts to reduce school dropouts and ensure that children have continued access to education.

The ceremony served as a national recognition of the teaching community and its contribution to India’s educational development. By honouring teachers from across the country, the event underscored the importance of dedicated educators in improving the quality and accessibility of education. President Murmu’s remarks placed education at the centre of the broader objective of ensuring equality of opportunity and enabling every child to participate in the country’s development.

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