President confers National Award on 44 teachers

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday conferred the National Teachers'' Awards on 44 teachers from across the country for their contribution to developing innovative methods of teaching. The national-level awards are given on Teachers'' Day to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country and to honour those who, through their commitment, have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students.

In his virtual address,president Kovind urged teachers to keep in mind that every student has different abilities, different talents, different psychology, different social background and environment, therefore, the emphasis should be on the all-round development of each child according to his special needs, interests and abilities.President said, the education system should be such that students should inculcate loyalty to the constitutional values and fundamental duties of citizens, strengthen the feeling of love for the country. Kovind reminded that itt is the duty of teachers to inculcate interest in studies in their students and sensitive teachers can shape the future of students by their behavior, conduct and teaching.
Kovind remembered Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and said he was known as a philosopher and scholar across the world. However, he wanted to be remembered only as a teacher. President said, he has left an indelible mark as a great teacher. A documentary film on each of the awardee teachers was also shown. The award was to accord public recognition to meritorious teachers working in elementary and secondary schools.Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, his three other colleagues in the ministry and officials were present on the occasion.