National Teachers Day Awards conferred by India’s President

Q.  When was the Teacher’s day award instituted?
- Published on 06 Sep 16

a. 1947
b. 1950
c. 1958
d. 1960

ANSWER: 1958
 
National Teachers Day Awards conferred by India’s PresidentShri Pranab Mukherjee presented the National awards to meritorious teachers from across the nation at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.
Distinguished teachers were conferred the award and the President emphasised the need for building a knowledge society.
  • Award carried a Silver Medal, Certificate and INR 50,000
  • 346 teachers were awarded the 2015 National Teachers award.
  • This award was instituted in 1958
  • September 5th is the date of investiture to accord public recognition to meritorious teachers in elementary and secondary schools

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