What Makes This Chhattisgarh Teacher a National Award Winner? Discover Her Inspiring Story!

On this Teachers' Day, President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Teachers Award 2024 to a teacher with special needs who works in a remote Chattisgarh community. K Sharda is presently employed in the Khedamara village's Government Pre-Secondary School. She is one of the 50 educators nationwide who have been selected to receive the esteemed prize.Her Moving Story ~ K Sharda, 35, is presently employed in a government pre-secondary school in the isolated Khedamara village nearby. She is one of just two specially-abled teachers out of the 50 to receive the National Teachers Award 2024.  Sharda, a math teacher, contracted polio as a young child. Despite her physical condition, she never let it stop her from fulfilling her lifetime dream of becoming a teacher and serving her state's underprivileged pupils. Sharda was one of the fifty-two State Teacher Award recipients from the previous year. Especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, her effective use of technology and audio-visual aids in the classroom astonished her peers and benefited her students. Sharda created her website and made sure her students did not fall behind by uploading videos of her daily classes and making sure to stay in touch during the national lockdown.  According to Sharda, the movies she has posted to the portal now include a variety of tools, such as cartoon characters and artificial intelligence, which she has added to enhance their features. Sharda has a vast library of more than 2,000 audiobooks, e-content, and other materials that she utilizes to support her more inventive teaching methods even as she continues to work with students in the school. (Source: Google Images)  The renowned Chattisgarh educator is the author of publications on twenty different subjects, such as social studies, mathematics, oral science, G.K., and moral education. In addition, Sharda is the author of fifty stories about moral education that have been released in Hindi, English, and Chhattisgarhi Halbi.  Sharda's family has always supported her, cheering her on at every turn. Savitri, her mother, expressed her happiness at her daughter's receiving acknowledgment for her hard work.  She remarked, "We never treated her differently and wanted to give her the greatest education possible to help her realize her ambition. K Rajarao, Sharda's brother, claimed to have carried his sister to school on his shoulders in the past. We made an effort to support her in every manner we could. He stated that receiving such national acclaim is the highest proof of her dedication.To determine the final names of the recipients, the Department of School Education uses a three-stage selection process at the national, state, and district levels. The National Teacher Awards were established in 1958, and the regulations were updated in 2018.

This Teacher's Day: All of J&K is proud of Urfana Amin

On September 5, 2024, New Delhi will buzz with excitement as it hosts the National Teachers Award ceremony, recognizing 50 of India’s top educators. Among the distinguished recipients will be Urfana Amir, a dedicated teacher at BHSS, Soura, and one of only 50 educators chosen to receive the National Teachers Award 2024. Her innovative teaching methods have earned her a place among the elite few from Jammu and Kashmir to achieve this recognition. Urfana's selection for this honor has been  hailed by both her colleagues and the school administration. Not only is Urfana Amin happy to have received the National Teacher Award, but her entire neighborhood and region are also proud of her. She will receive a silver medal, a cash prize of Rs 50,000, and a certificate of merit in exchange for this honor.The National Teacher Award: What is it? (Source: Google Images) This accolade recognizes Indian teachers' extraordinary dedication and exceptional contributions to the field of education. This year, fifty teachers will receive this honor in recognition of their outstanding dedication and unparalleled contributions to the field of education.Where is Urfana Amin currently teaching?(Source: Google Images) In 2002, Urfana Amin started her teaching career as a general line instructor. She has demonstrated unmatched excellence and dedication in her line of work. She is currently employed at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Soura as a master grade teacher. Urfana Amin has gone beyond traditional teaching methods. Her proficiency in Braille has been very helpful in improving the education of kids with special needs. Her substantial contribution to the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs in Kashmir is proof of her dedication to educational innovation. She received praise from both parents and students for her remarkable achievement. This is truly a groundbreaking and outstanding accomplishment for her!