President Murmu to Confer National Teachers Awards on 48 Teachers in New Delhi

New Delhi, September 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday as the country observes Teachers’ Day.

Short documentaries showcasing the exemplary work, achievements and contributions of each awardee will also be screened during the ceremony, highlighting their impact on school education and students’ lives.

The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education organises the annual national-level ceremony on Teachers’ Day to recognise teachers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, dedication and excellence in their profession.

For the National Teachers Awards 2026, eligible teachers were invited to submit online self-nominations through the Ministry of Education’s portal. The nomination process was open from June 15 to July 20.

This year, 48 teachers were selected through a three-stage process conducted at the district, state and national levels. The awardees represent 27 States, seven Union Territories and six Central Government organisations.

Of the 48 awardees, 26 are men and 22 are women. The awards seek to recognise sustained efforts that have improved learning environments and educational outcomes while encouraging innovation and excellence in teaching.

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh will honour 26 teachers with its State Teacher Award for their contributions to education and student development. The recipients include 21 school teachers and five college teachers. Within the School Education Department, 15 teachers have been selected for the General Award in the Non-Tribal/Hard Area category.

In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will confer the State Teacher Award and Chief Minister’s Teacher Award on 81 teachers for their contributions to the education sector.

The Uttar Pradesh ceremony will be held at the Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath Auditorium in Gorakhpur. The awardees include 61 teachers from the Basic Education Department and 20 from the Secondary Education Department.