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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured 81 teachers with State Teacher Awards during a special ceremony in Lucknow. The event featured the launch of educational resources including the 'Gullak' story collection and 'Udgam' digital platform. The government distributed tablets to principals of 2,204 secondary schools and inaugurated smart classes in 1,236 institutions. The ceremony was attended by state education ministers and officials who celebrated teachers' contributions to education.

Key Points: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Honours 81 Teachers with State Teacher Award

  • 66 basic education and 15 secondary education teachers honoured
  • Launched Udgam digital platform and educational booklets
  • Distributed tablets to principals of 2,204 government schools
  • Inaugurated smart classes in 1,236 secondary schools
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81 teachers honoured with State Teacher Award by UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath awarded 81 teachers on Teachers' Day, launched digital platform Udgam, and distributed tablets to 2,204 schools.

"Recognised for their exemplary contributions - Official Release"

Lucknow, September 5

On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured a total of 81 teachers from basic and secondary education sectors with the State Teacher Award at a ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Lucknow on Friday, as per an official release.

Of these teachers, 66 belonged to basic education and 15 to secondary education, recognised for their exemplary contributions.

On this occasion, the children's story collection 'Gullak' prepared by SCERT, the 'Bal Vatika' handbook, and the educational innovations compilation booklet 'Udgam' were released. The Chief Minister also launched the Udgam digital platform.

The 'Gullak' storybook aims to help teachers make learning more engaging while instilling moral and human values in students, while 'Udgam' highlights innovative practices being implemented by teachers in schools.

A short film showcasing the summer camp and tree plantation initiatives of the Basic and Secondary Education Departments was also screened. The program commenced with Saraswati Vandana performed by students of Janta Girls School, Alambagh.

As a mark of respect, the Chief Minister felicitated five teachers each from basic and secondary education with a cash prize of Rs 25,000, a citation, a statue of Maa Saraswati, and a shawl.

Among those honoured from the Basic Education Department were Assistant Teacher Santosh Kumar Singh (Bhadohi), Assistant Teacher Renu Singh (Meerut), Assistant Teacher Mohini Srivastava (Lakhimpur Kheri), Assistant Teacher Reena Mishra (Prayagraj), and Assistant Teacher Pramod Kumar Singh (Gorakhpur).

From the Secondary Education Department, the following were honoured-Principal Ramprakash Gupta (Hamirpur), Commerce Teacher Komal Tyagi (Ghaziabad), Principal Chaman Jahan (Bareilly), Principal Jang Bahadur (Jaunpur), and Science Teacher Virendra Kumar Patel (Gorakhpur).

In addition, tablets were distributed to principals of 2,204 government secondary schools across the state.

From the stage, the Chief Minister personally handed tablets to Sargam Khare (Mahoba), Gyanwant Singh (Mahoba), Dharmendra Kumar (Prayagraj), Rajesh Yadav (Chandauli), and Dr. Vibha Chauhan (Ghaziabad).

The Chief Minister also inaugurated smart classes in 1,236 government secondary schools and presented certificates to five principals Ajay Prakash Singh (Banda), Dinesh Yadav (Ghazipur), Kiranmai Tiwari (Gorakhpur), Anjana Verma (Lalitpur), and Vishwaprakash Singh (Gorakhpur).

The ceremony was graced by Secondary Education Minister (Independent Charge) Gulab Devi, Basic Education Minister (Independent Charge) Sandeep Singh, Chief Secretary in charge and Additional Chief Secretary of Secondary and Basic Education Departments Deepak Kumar, Director General of School Education Kanchan Verma, along with teachers from across the state.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative by UP government! But I hope this recognition reaches teachers in remote areas too, not just those in cities. Rural teachers face much bigger challenges.
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Ananya R
The distribution of tablets and smart classes is a much-needed step towards digital education. Hope this technology actually reaches classrooms and benefits students directly! 📱
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Michael C
As an education consultant, I appreciate the comprehensive approach - awards, digital platforms, and resource materials. The 'Udgam' innovation compilation could inspire teachers nationwide.
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Siddharth J
Heartwarming to see teachers getting the respect they deserve. The Saraswati statue and shawl tradition is beautiful - it honors our cultural values along with professional achievement.
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Kavya N
While awards are good, I hope the government also focuses on improving teacher salaries and infrastructure. Many schools still lack basic facilities. Recognition must be backed by real support.

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