CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister, S. Harjot Singh Bains, announced that 71 exceptional government teachers will be honoured with the prestigious 'State Teacher Award 2025' at a grand ceremony in Sri Anandpur Sahib, marking a significant celebration of World Teachers' Day on October 5. This recognition aims to appreciate the dedication and outstanding contributions of these teachers to the state's educational landscape.
S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the state government takes pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of teachers, who shape young minds, making them the true architects of a brighter future.
Divulging the details about the state awards, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that a total of 55 teachers will receive the State Teacher Award, with 34 from Senior Secondary and 21 from Primary Schools. Additionally, 10 dynamic teachers will be felicitated with the Young Teacher Award (6 Secondary and 4 Primary teachers). Three educators will be honored with a Special Teacher Award and three will receive an Administrative Award for their distinguished leadership. Each awardee will be presented with a Medal, Shawl and Certificate of Merit by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, who will the Chief Guest of the state-level program, he added.
Punjab's education sector has been making significant strides under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led state Government, S. Harjot Singh Bains said, while adding that the State Teacher Award ceremony is a testament to the state government's commitment to valuing and motivating educators, fostering a culture of excellence and dedication in the state's education sector. Notably, Punjab emerged as the top performer in the Rashtriya Parakh Sarvekshan 2024, (AKA- National Achievement Survey (NAS), showcasing its focus on learning outcomes and teacher training. The Punjab has also become the first state across the country by introducing "Entrepreneurship" as a main subject for Class XI students, aiming to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students. Furthermore, a significant number of students from government schools have qualified in competitive exams such as NEET and JEE Mains and Advanced, highlighting the sector's progress.