At least 38 teachers and principals from CBSE-affiliated schools were awarded on Wednesday for their contribution to school education by the Union’s Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.
According to CBSE officials, the awards were presented for the 2019-20 school year honoring teachers and principals for their valuable contribution to improving school education, innovation, and dedication.
“Since 2018, CBSE has followed an online selection process. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of general and category-specific criteria and various parameters related to school education and their contribution, ”said a senior board official.
“The 38 awardees include elementary and middle level teachers, language teachers, science, social studies, physical education, math, economics, computer science, fine arts teachers, school counselors, assistant principals and principals,” added the official.
Each laureate received a certificate of merit, a shawl and a cash award of Rs 50,000.
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