{"id":120456,"date":"2026-08-22T11:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=120456"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T06:04:15","slug":"national-teachers-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-teachers-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"National Teachers’ Awards 2026, 48 Teachers, List, Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/b> will be conferred by <\/span>President Droupadi Murmu<\/b> on 5 September 2026 (Teachers’ Day) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This year, <\/span>48 outstanding school teachers<\/b> from across India have been selected for their exceptional contribution to education, innovation in teaching, and positive impact on students’ lives. The awards are presented annually by the <\/span>Ministry of Education<\/b> to recognise teachers who have significantly improved the quality of school education.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The key highlights related to the National Teachers\u2019 Awards 2026 have been tabulated below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
National Teachers’ Awards 2026 Key Highlights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Particular<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Award Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Award Presented By<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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President Droupadi Murmu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Date of Ceremony<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5 September 2026 (Teachers’ Day)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Venue<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Organised By<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ministry of Education<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total Awardees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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48 School Teachers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Male Awardees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Female Awardees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Representation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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27 States, 7 Union Territories, 6 Central Government organisations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Award Purpose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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To honour outstanding teachers for excellence in education<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Selection Process<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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District \u2192 State\/Organisation \u2192 National Level<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

List of 48 Teachers Selected for National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education<\/b> has selected <\/span>48 school teachers<\/b> for the <\/span>National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/b>. The awardees represent States, Union Territories and Central Government organisations across India.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List of 48 Teachers Selected for National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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S. No.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name of Teacher<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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State\/UT\/Organisation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School Name & Address<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri J Prakash Rao<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Andaman & Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PM SHRI GMSSS Mayabunder, Pokadera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Rajesh Kouluri<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MPPS Chinamallupeta, Chinamallupeta<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Yaku Tame<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Secondary School, G-Sector Naharlagun, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh, Ward No. 16 IMC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Rajesh Bordoloi<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Adarsha Tribal Higher Secondary School, Jorhat, Kalbari<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Khushboo Kumari<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bihar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Urdu Primary School Bidaydih, Bidaydih<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Pushpa Prasad<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bihar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Middle School Kuchaikote Kanya, Kuchaikote<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Radha Rajesh<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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CISCE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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New Horizon Public School, Indiranagar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Sangeeta Yadav<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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CBSE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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St. Joseph’s Convent Sr. Sec. School, Ward No. 8, Idgah Hills<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Ravi Jaiswal<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chandigarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. Model High School Maloya Colony, Chandigarh, Maloya Colony<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Sunita Yadav<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. M.S. Khichari, Khichari<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Patel Purnima Mohanlal<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GHS Dalwada, Dalwada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Suman Goel<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GSKV Pooth Kalan, Pooth Kalan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Md. Zafar Alam<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Ministry of Tribal Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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EMRS Karanjia, Binuria (Tato)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Mahadev Hanamant Shinde<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Goa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gujarati Samaj-Special School, Aquem<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Nitinkumar Mahendrakumar Pathak<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rangpur Primary School, Rangpur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Anil Kaushik<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Haryana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GMSSSS Sanghi, Rohtak, Sanghi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Manjari V Mahajan<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Senior Secondary School, Bhaleth, Bhaleth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mohd. Ayaz Raina<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jammu & Kashmir<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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HSS Dalhori, Dalhori<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Munmun Bhattacharjee<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jharkhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MS Barmasia, Barmasia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Rathnakumari S<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Higher Primary School Samatagaru, Honnebailu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Amutha J<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Madurai, Madurai<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Manisha Khetrapal<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PM SHRI KV NFR Rangiya, Rangia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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23<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Sunil Kumar KP<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kerala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GHSS Irikkur, Irikkur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Mohd Mustafa Kumal<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ladakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. Middle School Zgangjing, Sankoo, Kanoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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25<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Archana Shukla<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. Mahatma Gandhi Sandipani Hr. Sec. School, BHEL Bhopal, BHEL Bhopal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Shailendra Pratap Singh<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Middle School Kanjwar, Village Kanjwar, Post Pondi Jodouri, Block Majhauli, District Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Kavita Narsingrao Gitte<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sane Guruji Niwasi Vidyalaya Kaij, Sane Guruji Niwasi Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Kaij-Dharur Road, Kaij<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Kunda Jayawant Bachhav<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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NMC School No. 18, Anandwalli, Nashik, Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Wanglembam Gobin Singh<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Manipur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Laikon Upper Primary School, Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Lalnunmawii<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mizoram<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Electric Veng High School, Electric Veng<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri R Ronald Meru<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nagaland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GHSS Sechu Zubza, Sechu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Latur, 12 No. Pati, Near Manjara Sugar Factory, Barshi Road<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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33<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Padaraj Umakanta Nayak<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Odisha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government High School Alipingal, Alipingal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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34<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Ganesan S<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Puducherry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Seenuvasan Government High School, Mettupalayam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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35<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Dinesh Kumar<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Punjab<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. Victoria Girls Senior Secondary School, Patiala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Divyendu Sen<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mahatma Gandhi<\/a><\/strong> Government School Pachpahar, Pachpahar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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37<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Vartika Gulati<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GGUPS Tumli Ka Bas, Chaksu, Jaipur, Post Jagat Shiromani Pura<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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38<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Shivprasad Arvind Tingare<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sainik Schools under Ministry of Defence<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sainik School Satara, Satara<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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39<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Sushma Tamang<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sikkim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School Dikling, Dikling<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Thanga Raj M<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Panchayat Union Primary School Puliyampatti, Puliyampatti<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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41<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Bhavani Bompelly<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Telangana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MPPS Girls Gandhari, Gandhari<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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42<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Ranjan Debnath<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tripura<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PM SHRI Sabroom Girls HS School, Sabroom<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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43<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Renu Tripathi<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. Balika Inter College Vijay Nagar, Ghaziabad, Ward No. 14 (Municipal Area)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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44<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Iftkhar Khan<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Inter College Ballia, Jagdishpur, Ballia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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45<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Shalini Kushwaha<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Composite School Rasoolabad, Koilaha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Gabar Singh<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. UPS Musyakhand, Maira<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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47<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Palash Chowdhury<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sri Ramkrishna Sarada Vidyapith Primary School, Ward No. 30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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48<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shri Santanu Patra<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Govt. Model School, Nayagram Block, Baranigui<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What is the National Teachers’ Award?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The National Teachers’ Award is one of India’s most prestigious honours for school teachers. It recognises teachers who have shown innovation, dedication, leadership, and excellence in improving the learning experience of students.<\/span><\/p>\n

The award was instituted in 1958 and is presented every year on Teachers’ Day (5 September) to celebrate the contribution of teachers towards nation-building. The awards are administered by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n

About National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>National Teachers’ Awards 2026<\/b> will recognise 48 outstanding school teachers from across India, with <\/span>President Droupadi Murmu<\/b> scheduled to confer the awards at <\/span>Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5 September 2026<\/b>, during the national <\/span>Teachers’ Day<\/b><\/a> celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n