National 24 August 2026
President Droupadi Murmu to Confer National Teachers Award 2026 on September 5
Why in the News?
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the 'National Teachers Award 2026' upon 48 selected school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on September 5 (National Teachers' Day).
Key Features / Major Points:
Selected Awardees: A total of 48 school teachers have been selected, comprising 26 male and 22 female teachers.
Wider Representation: The awardees represent 27 States, 7 Union Territories, and 6 Central Government organizations.
Selection Process: The selection was conducted through a rigorous 3-tier process at District, State, and National levels by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
Nomination Timeline: Online self-nominations were invited between June 15 and July 20, 2026, via the portal nationalawardstoteachers.education.gov.in.
Live Telecast: The award ceremony will be broadcast live on Doordarshan and the Ministry of Education's Swayam Prabha channels.
Static GK Facts:
National Teachers' Day: Celebrated annually in India on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the former President of India and an eminent philosopher and educator.
Organizing Authority: Organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: How many teachers have been selected for the National Teachers Award 2026?
A: 48 Teachers
Q: Where will the National Teachers Award 2026 ceremony be hosted?
A: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Q: On which date is National Teachers' Day celebrated every year in India?
A: September 5