Why in News?
The President of India will confer the National Teachers' Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers on September 5, Teachers' Day.
How are the awards linked to Teachers' Day?
Teachers' Day is observed on September 5, the birth anniversary of former President and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
The National Teachers' Awards recognise outstanding teachers for their contribution to school education.
The 2026 awardees were selected through district, State and national-level scrutiny under the Ministry of Education.
Awardees from Uttar Pradesh
Name
State
Location
Dr. Renu Tripathi
Uttar Pradesh
Govt. Balika Inter College Vijay Nagar, Ghaziabad, Ward No. 14 (Municipal Area)
Dr. Iftkhar Khan
Uttar Pradesh
Government Inter College Ballia, Jagdishpur, Ballia
Ms. Shalini Kushwaha
Uttar Pradesh
Composite School Rasoolabad, Koilaha
Exam Connect
National Teachers’ Awards → September 5
Teachers’ Day → birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Nodal ministry → Ministry of Education