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Bihar teacher Pushpa Prasad to get National Award on Teachers Day
Pushpa Prasad, a teacher from Gopalganj district in Bihar, is among 11 educators from across the country who will receive the National Award on September 5, Teachers' Day. Another teacher from Bihar,…
Pushpa Prasad, a teacher from Gopalganj district in Bihar, is among 11 educators from across the country who will receive the National Award on September 5, Teachers' Day. Another teacher from Bihar, Khushboo Kumari from Banka, is also on the list.
Pushpa, who once dreamed of running a computer centre, has been recognised for her innovative teaching methods and dedication to improving education in rural areas. The award is conferred by the Ministry of Education to honour outstanding contributions to the teaching profession.
The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi on September 5.
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The National Award for Teachers, instituted in 1958, recognises exceptional educators who go beyond the curriculum. For Bihar, a state grappling with high dropout rates and teacher shortages, such recognition highlights grassroots efforts to improve learning outcomes. Pushpa's journey from a computer centre dream to a national award underscores the impact of individual initiative in underserved regions. The award carries a medal, certificate, and cash prize of Rs 50,000. The next step is the ceremony on September 5.
Source: ndtv.com
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