NATIONAL TEACHERS’ AWARDS
NATIONAL TEACHERS’ AWARDS
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The National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024, announced by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
- On August 28, 2024, the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, announced the selection of 16 outstanding teachers for the National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024.
- The NAT Awards celebrate the contributions of educators who excel in various aspects of teaching, research, and community engagement.
ABOUT NATIONAL TEACHERS’ AWARD
- The purpose of the National Teachers’ Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country and to honour those teachers who, through their commitment, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students.
- The awards are conferred by the President of India on 5th September.
- The awards consist of a silver medal, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.
- This year, the scope of the award has been expanded from including teachers selected by the Department of School Education & Literacy to now also including teachers selected by Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Skill Development.
AWARD AND CATEGORIES
- Category I: Teachers of Higher Educational Institutions
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- Sub-category (i): Engineering & Technology, Architecture
- Sub-category (ii): Pure Sciences (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, etc.)
- Sub-category (iii): Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Management
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- Category II: Teachers of Polytechnic Institutions
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
- Includes schools run by State Governments, Union Territories (UTs), local bodies, and schools that receive aid from these administrations
- Covers Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Sainik Schools (run by the Ministry of Defence), Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) schools, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- Normally, retired teachers are not eligible.
- He focus is on regular and permanent staff who have demonstrated consistent commitment over time.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Selection Procedure:
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- Preliminary Screening: A committee initially reviews nominations to shortlist candidates.
- Jury Evaluation: A final jury selects awardees from the shortlisted candidates based on a detailed evaluation.
- Each awardee receives a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, a silver medal, and a certificate, serving as both recognition of their achievements and an incentive for continued excellence in their teaching careers.
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WHY IS TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATED IN INDIA?
- Teachers' Day, celebrated annually on 5th September since 1962, honours the contributions of educators, including teachers, researchers, and professors in India.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the President of India at the time, suggested observing his birthday as Teachers' Day in response to students' requests for celebration.