Punjab Newsline, Shimla, July 15-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the State Govt was launching a new scheme 'State Award to Teachers and Head of Schools'. This initiative aims to recognize and honour the exceptional services rendered by the teachers in the state. Under the scheme, 24 teachers would be awarded in two categories: general areas and tribal/hard areas.
He said that 15 awards would be designated for teachers in the general areas and nine awards would be for teachers in the tribal/hard areas. He stated, "This initiative is intended to foster an interest in teaching as a career, motivate high-quality teaching and enhance the reputation of educators within the community. It would also encourage the adoption of best teaching and learning practices in schools."
He said that in addition to the 24 state teacher awards, the govt would also confer six special awards to outstanding teachers who have made extraordinary contributions to innovation, the implementation of flagship state programs and special initiatives, which may vary annually. Eligible candidates for these special awards include teachers posted in DIET's, SCERT's, SSA and RMSA. Recipients would be selected based on recommendations from the State Level Committee constituted under the State Award Scheme