President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards 2026 upon 82 exceptional educators at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, coinciding with Teachers Day. Organised by the Ministry of Education, the prestigious ceremony honors school teachers, higher education faculty, and skill development trainers for their extraordinary contributions to educational innovation and inclusive learning. The awardees, selected through a transparent three-tier national screening process, receive a merit certificate, a silver medal, and a cash prize of fifty thousand rupees.

A total of 82 outstanding educators were chosen for the honor this year, comprising 48 school teachers, 21 higher education faculty members, and 13 skill development trainers from vocational institutes.

President’s National Award: Who Qualifies And How?

Candidates undergo a competitive online submission phase followed by rigorous multi-stage evaluations at district, state, and central government levels for the awards presented by the President. Independent national juries conduct final interviews and review classroom achievements to ensure impartial selection based on tangible impact, digital technology integration, and student engagement.

Each national award recipient receives a certificate of merit, a commemorative silver medal, and a cash reward of fifty thousand rupees, alongside national broadcast coverage showcasing their classroom initiatives.

By honoring these exemplary mentors, the central government underscores the fundamental role of educators in realizing national development goals. As President Droupadi Murmu to award teachers today, the event reaffirms society’s commitment to respecting pedagogical innovation and elevating academic leadership across urban and rural educational ecosystems.