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