The National Teacher Awards will be presented on 5 September 2024.
They have been selected by the Department of School Education & Literacy through a rigorous, transparent, and online three-stage selection process, i.e., district, state, and national level.
The 50 selected teachers are from 28 states, 3 union territories, and 6 organisations.
Out of the 50 selected teachers, 34 are men, 16 women, 2 Divyangs, and 1 working with CWSN.
Apart from this, 16 teachers from the Higher Education Department and 16 teachers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will also be honored.
This award will be given to 82 teachers in a ceremony organized at Vigyan Bhavan on 5 September 2024.
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, organises a national level function every year on 5th September, i.e., Teachers’ Day.
The National Teacher Awards honour outstanding teachers who, through dedication and excellence, have significantly enhanced the quality of education and have made a positive impact on the lives of their students.