Two Teachers from Madhya Pradesh Honoured with 'National Teachers Award'

• 06 Sep 2022

Why in News?

On the occasion of Teacher's Day on September 5, 2022, President Draupadi Murmu honoured two teachers from Madhya Pradesh, Neeraj Saxena and Omprakash Patidar with the National Teacher Award-2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Key Points

• It is worth noting that this year 46 teachers from across the country were selected for the National Teacher Award, including two teachers from Madhya Pradesh.
• Neeraj Saxena, a teacher posted in Government Primary School, Salegarh in Raisen district, was awarded the National Award for changing the nature of education in the tribal area. Due to his passion, the educational level of the children of Bhil tribal area has increased. By improving the basic needs, he has established an ideal school.
• Omprakash Patidar, a science lecturer posted in the Government School of Excellence in Shajapur district, has prepared a public biodiversity register for Shajapur. He has made a difficult subject like science very easy for the students by using ICT, connecting science with technology.
• It is worth noting that on Teacher's Day, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education organizes a national function every year on 5th September, in which national awards are given to the best teachers of the country.
• Teachers are selected for the awards in a transparent manner through an online three-tier selection process.
• The objective of conferring the National Award to Teachers is to underline the unique contribution of the teachers of the country and to honour such teachers, who have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students with their commitment and hard work.