National Teacher Awards 2025: 45 Teachers Honoured Across India

Why in the news ?

• The Ministry of Education presented the National Teacher Awards 2025 to the winners.
• This year, a total of 45 teachers were selected for their outstanding contribution to school education.

• The awards were presented on 5th September 2025, on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.
• Every year, this event is organized to honor the country’s best teachers and to encourage innovation and excellence in the field of education.

Teacher’s Day Award Ceremony 2025

• The award distribution ceremony was held on 5th September 2025 as part of the Teacher’s Day celebrations.
• On this occasion, teachers from across the country were honored for their dedication, contribution to quality education, and innovative teaching practices.

Teacher Selection Process

Teachers were selected through a three-tier online process (district, state, and national levels). The main criteria for selection were:

• Adoption of innovative teaching methods
• Contribution to improving the quality of education
• Dedication and innovation

Details of Awarded Teachers

• Total teachers: 45
• Male teachers: 24
• Female teachers: 21
• Representation: 27 states, 7 Union Territories, and 6 national-level institutions

States with Maximum Representation

Some states had the highest number of selected teachers:

• Uttar Pradesh: 2 teachers
• Maharashtra: 2 teachers
• Madhya Pradesh: 2 teachers
• Bihar: 2 teachers
• Gujarat: 2 teachers

This shows that efforts made in the field of education across various states, Union Territories, and national organizations were duly recognized.