National Teachers Awards 2024: Two Bihar Educators Honoured
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Teachers Award 2024 |
| Announced By | Union Ministry of Education |
| Selected Teachers | - Sikendra Kumar Suman (Principal-in-charge, Tarhani New Primary School, Kaimur) - Dr. Meenakshi Kumari (Teacher, Shiv Ganga Girls High School, Madhubani) |
| Award Ceremony | - Felicitated by President Draupadi Murmu - Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi - Date: Teacher's Day (5th September) |
| Award Details | - Cash Prize: ₹50,000 - Silver Medal and Citation |
| Total Awardees | 50 teachers selected nationwide |
| Teacher's Day | - Celebrated annually on 5th September since 1962 - Honors educators, researchers, and professors - Commemorates Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday |
| Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan | - Born: 5th September 1888, Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu - Education: Studied philosophy at Christian College, Madras - Roles: - First Vice-President of India (1952-1962) - Second President of India (1962-1967) - Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1949-1952) - Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University (1939-1948) - Awards: Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1984) - Notable Works: Author of several philosophical books |