New Delhi, Sep 05: President of India Draupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Award, on the occasion of Teachers' Day 2022. This year, 46 teachers from different parts of the country have been selected for the prestigious award. Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal.
Prime Minister Naredra Modi will interact with the winners in the evening.
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The purpose of National Awards to Teachers is "to celebrate and honour the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country who through their commitment and hard work have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students," according to the Prime Minister's Office.