India Celebrates Teachers' Day 2024 with National Teachers' Awards
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Teachers' Day 2024 |
| Date | September 5, 2024 |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Chief Guest | President Droupadi Murmu |
| Award Conferred | National Teachers' Award 2024 |
| Number of Awardees | 82 educators |
| Award Components | Certificate of merit, ₹50,000 cash award, and a silver medal |
| Selection Process | Three-stage rigorous and transparent online process at district, state, and national levels |
| Categories of Awardees | Departments of School Education & Literacy, Higher Education, and Skill Development |
| Dept. of School Education & Literacy | Details |
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| Number of Awardees | 50 |
| Gender Distribution | 34 male, 16 female |
| Special Categories | 2 differently-abled, 1 working with Children with Special Needs (CWSN) |
| Dept. of Higher Education | Details |
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| Number of Awardees | 16 |
| Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | Details |
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| Number of Awardees | 16 |
| New Categories Introduced (2023) | Details |
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| Reason | Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, to recognize motivated and capable faculty |