National Award To Teachers 2020: President Kovind Awards 47 Teachers

The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 'National Award to Teachers' 2020 virtually on September 5 at 11 am. Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' along with MoS for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre graced the occasion. President Kovind conferred the National Awards for Teachers 2020 to a total of 47 teachers. One can watch live on Doordarshan, Swayam Prabha and Ministry's YouTube channel. Check the list of teachers shortlisted for National Award to Teachers 2020.

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Ministry of Education Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' tweeted, "Teachers have a vital and unique role in our lives. They inspire us, guide us, and help shape our lives. On this #TeachersDay , let us take a moment and thank all our teachers for their efforts and dedication in making us who we are today. #OurTeachersOurHeroes #TeachersFromIndia"

Teachers have a vital and unique role in our lives. They inspire us, guide us, and help shape our lives. On this #TeachersDay , let us take a moment and thank all our teachers for their efforts and dedication in making us who we are today.#OurTeachersOurHeroes#TeachersFromIndia pic.twitter.com/FTvtUB6rFk

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) September 5, 2020

He also tweeted, "Join us for the National Awards to Teachers 2020 felicitation programme on 📅5 Sept;🕚11 AM Hon'ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji will grace the event with his presence as the Chief Guest."

#OurTeachersOurHeroes
Join us for the National Awards to Teachers 2020 felicitation programme on 📅5 Sept;🕚11 AM
Hon'ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji will grace the event with his presence as the Chief Guest. @rashtrapatibhvn #TeachersFromIndia #NAT2020 pic.twitter.com/6fNtIfp4vf

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) September 4, 2020

The National Award Teachers are given to teachers on Teachers' Day to recognise their contribution and commitment to improve the quality of school education and enrich the lives of students.

National Awards To Teachers 2020 List

1 Mr. Manoj Kumar Lakhra
2 Mr Nardev Singh
3 Mr. Rajinder Kumar
4 Sh. Surender Singh
5 Dr. Kewalanand Kandpal
6 Ms. Geeta Kumari
7 Ms. Sindhu Prabhu Dessai
8 Mr. Mahipalsinh Sajjansinh Jetavat,
9 Mr. Prakashchandra Narbheram Suthar,
10 Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain,
11 Mr. Mohammad Shahid Ansari,
12 Mr. Akhileshwar Pathak,
13 Mr. Basant Kumar Sahu,
14 Mr. Tapas Kumar Mohanty,
15 Ms. Misha Ghoshal,
16 Dr. Kalimul Haque,
17 Mr. Sunil Kumar,
18 Ms. Rooohi Sultana,
19 Mr. Sonam Gyaltsan,
20 Mr. Vikas Kumar,
21 Mr. Mohammed Ishrat Ali,
22 Ms. Snehil Pandey
23 Ms. Jyoti Arora
24 Ms. Sangeeta Sohni
25 Ms. Sapana Soni
26 Mr. Saji Kumar VS
27 Ms. Sudha Painuli
28 Ms. Chemmalar Shanmugam
29 Ms. Ishita Dey
30 Ms. Archana Gurung
31 Mr. Lomas Dhungel
32 Mr. Rahul Sankar Chatterjee
33 Mr. Sanjay Das
34 Mr. Goutam Dev Sarma
35 Mr. Smith Kumar Soni
36 Ms. Nirupama Kumari
37 Ms. Thankaleta Thankappan
38 Mr. Madhu Babu Asapanna
39 Ms. Padma Priya Vummaji
40 Mr. Yakub S.
41 Ms. Surekha Jagannath
42 Mr. Dhilip S
43 Ms Saraswathi R C
44 Mr. Narayan Chandrakant Mangalaram
45 Mr. Selvamuthukumaran Rajkumar

Special Category for differently abled teachers
46 Ms. Joshi Sudha Gautambhai
47 Mr. Sant Kumar Sahani

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