Three Teachers from Telangana Honored with National Teachers’ Award
Hyderabad.06.09.2024: On Teachers’ Day, three teachers from Telangana were honored with the National Teachers’ Award at a special function in New Delhi on Thursday.
The awardees include Prabhakar Reddy Pesara, a biology teacher from Zilla Parishad Secondary School (ZPSS) in Thirumalayapalem, Khammam; Thaduri Sampath Kumar, a physical science teacher from Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) in Dammannapet, Rajanna-Siricilla; and Dr. Mrudula Nandavaram, head of the Telugu department and associate professor at Government Degree College for Women in Begumpet. They received the awards from President Droupadi Murmu.
A total of 66 teachers from across India were recognized this year, with 50 from school education and 16 from higher education. The award includes a certificate of merit, a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, and a silver medal.
In addition, the State government presented State Teacher Awards to 150 teachers from different schools, colleges, and universities in Telangana.
At the event held at Ravindra Bharathi, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced free electricity for government educational institutions, benefiting 27,862 government schools in the State. He also mentioned that 11,062 teacher vacancies had been notified, with an additional 6,000 vacancies soon to be announced.
Shri Pesara Prabhakar Reddy, a Biological Science teacher at ZPHS Thirumalayapalem, Khammam District, Telangana, has dedicated 28 years to advancing education, especially in rural areas. He has utilized innovative teaching methods and ICT tools to boost student engagement and… pic.twitter.com/wOYtbSzBzp
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) September 5, 2024
Shri T. Sampath Kumar, a dedicated School Assistant in Physical Science at ZPHS Dammannapet, Sircilla District, Telangana, has spent 22 years empowering rural students. His initiatives, such as AVISHKAR TALKS and Innovative Yathri, have introduced cutting-edge technology and… pic.twitter.com/ijWiNYjQxB
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) September 5, 2024
Dr. Mrudula Nandavaram from Telangana, with 34 years of experience, serves as the Associate Professor and Head of the Telugu Department at Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad. Her student-centric approach, refined over years of work in rural areas, supports… pic.twitter.com/C2YIUnIehm
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) September 5, 2024
