New Delhi, September 5, 2025 — In a heartfelt ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan on Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu felicitated 45 exceptional educators from across India with the National Teachers’ Awards 2025. These awards recognized their innovative pedagogy, unwavering dedication, and impactful contributions to nurturing future generations.
Celebrating Educators Across India
Selected through a rigorous three-tier process—spanning district, state, and national levels—the awardees represent 27 states, 7 Union Territories, and 6 organizations. The group includes 24 men and 21 women.
Full List of National Teachers’ Awardees 2025
Below are the 45 educators recognized this year, along with their region and institution:
| S.No | Name | State/Organization | School/Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandhan Kumaresan | Andaman & Nicobar | Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Aberdeen |
| 2 | Madabathula Thirumala Sridevi | Andhra Pradesh | Pandit Nehru MPL HS 17 Ward |
| 3 | Nang Ekthani Mounglang | Arunachal Pradesh | Govt. Sec. School Pachin |
| 4 | Debajit Ghosh | Assam | Namsang TE Model School |
| 5 | Sonia Vikas Kapoor | Atomic Energy Education Society | Atomic Energy Central School No. 2 |
| 6 | Kumari Nidhi | Bihar | Primary School Suhagi |
| 7 | Dilip Kumar | Bihar | L.N. Laxmi Narayan Project Girls High School |
| 8 | Revathy Parameswaran | CBSE | P.S. Sr. Sec. School |
| 9 | Parveen Kumari | Chandigarh | Govt. Girls Model Sr. Sec. School |
| 10 | Dr. Pragya Singh | Chhattisgarh | Govt. Middle School, Hanoda, Durg |
| 11 | Madhurima Acharya | CISCE | Delhi Public School, Newtown |
| 12 | Bhaviniben Dineshbhai Desai | Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu | GUPS Bhensroad |
| 13 | Awadhesh Kumar Jha | Delhi | Sarvodaya Co-ed Vidyalaya, Rohini |
| 14 | Vilas Ramnath Satarkar | Goa | Dr. K.B. Hedgewar High School, Bambolim |
| 15 | Hirenkumar Hasmukhbhai Sharma | Gujarat | Primary School Vavdi |
| 16 | Hitesh Kumar P. Bhundiya | Gujarat | Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul Vidyalaya |
| 17 | Sunita | Haryana | PM SHRI GGSSS, Sonepat |
| 18 | Shashi Paul | Himachal Pradesh | Govt. Centre Primary School, Shamror |
| 19 | Kuldeep Gupta | Jammu & Kashmir | Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Jindrah |
| 20 | Shweta Sharma | Jharkhand | Govt. M.S. Vivekanand |
| 21 | Madhusudan K S | Karnataka | Govt. Higher Primary School, Hinakal |
| 22 | Tarun Kumar Dash | KVS | PM SHRI KVS, Koraput |
| 23 | Kishorkumar MSP | Kerala | Govt. Vocational Hr. Sec. School, Kallara |
| 24 | Ibrahim S | Lakshadweep | Govt. Junior Basic School, Moola Androth |
| 25 | Bherulal Osara | Madhya Pradesh | Govt. EPES M.S. Kheriya Susner |
| 26 | Sheela Patel | Madhya Pradesh | PS Devrān Tapriya Pathariya |
| 27 | Dr. Shaikh M.W. Shaikh Hamidoddin | Maharashtra | ZP High School, Ardhapur |
| 28 | Dr. Sandipan G. Jagdale | Maharashtra | Dayanand College of Arts, Latur |
| 29 | Koijam Machasana | Manipur | Ghari Upper Primary School |
| 30 | Dr. Heipor Uni Bang | Meghalaya | K.B. Memorial Sec. School, Wapung |
| 31 | Peleno Petenilhu | Nagaland | John Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Viswema |
| 32 | Santosh K. Chaurasia | NVS | PM SHRI JNV, Korba |
| 33 | Basanta Kumar Rana | Odisha | Govt. NUPS Kondel |
| 34 | V Rex alias Radhakrishnan | Puducherry | Thillaiyadi Valliammal Govt. High School |
| 35 | Narinder Singh | Punjab | Govt. Primary School, Jandiali |
| 36 | Neelam Yadav | Rajasthan | GGSSS, Tapukada |
| 37 | Dr. Pramod Kumar | Sainik School (MoD) | Sainik School, Nalanda |
| 38 | Karma Tempo Ethenpa | Sikkim | PM SHRI Mangan SSS |
| 39 | Vijayalakshmi V | Tamil Nadu | Bharathiyar Centenary Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School |
| 40 | Maram Pavithra | Telangana | ZPHS, Penpahad |
| 41 | Bidisha Majumder | Tripura | Hariananda English Medium HS School |
| 42 | Madhurima Tiwari | Uttar Pradesh | PM SHRI Composite Vidyalaya, Rani Karnawati |
| 43 | Ram Lal Singh Yadav | Uttar Pradesh | U.P.S. Badawapur |
| 44 | Manjubala | Uttarakhand | GPS Chyurani |
| 45 | Tanusree Das | West Bengal | Kuchlachati Primary School |
Spotlight on Innovation and Impact
This year’s awardees stood out for their pioneering practices:
- Using AI-driven learning platforms in rural schools.
- Introducing inclusive education models for children with disabilities.
- Reviving traditional crafts and local knowledge systems in modern curricula.
- Promoting STEM education among girls in underrepresented communities.
Honoring the Unsung Heroes
The National Teachers’ Awards continue to uphold the government’s commitment to recognizing grassroots educators—from primary school teachers in remote villages to professors in leading institutions—who go beyond classrooms to uplift society.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan noted, “These teachers remind us that true progress begins with classrooms where curiosity, values, and innovation are nurtured.”
A Moment of Inspiration
The awardees’ stories, filled with resilience and passion, serve as an inspiration for the next generation of teachers and students alike. As the ceremony concluded, the message was clear: India’s future is secure in the hands of dedicated educators who continue to light the path of knowledge.
