National Award for Teachers (India)

The teachers of following categories will be considered for award: The selection is made by a State level Selection Committee/Central Award Committee presided over by Director (Education)/Head of the Organization with a nominee of the Union Government as a member.

The names of the teachers as recommended by the Committee are forwarded by the State Government / Organizations in order of merit.

The Government of India makes the final selection on the basis of merit.

The Government, from the Award Year 2004 has approved that one family member of the awardee teacher would also be treated as State Guests during their stay in Delhi for the function and their expenses would be borne by the Department.

In year 2021, total 152 teachers were shortlisted from different States/UTs/Organizations of India and 44 were selected for the National Award.