Government Invites Applications for Dr Radhakrishnan Award 2024-25

The government of Tamil Nadu has invited applications from teachers for the prestigious Dr Radhakrishnan Award for 2024-25. The award, which aims to recognize and reward outstanding teachers, follows a rigorous evaluation process at both district and state levels. Eligible teachers, including those from government, aided, private, Anglo-Indian, self-financed, and matriculation schools, are required to submit their applications online through the EMIS portal by August 3. The evaluation process, led by the chief educational officer, involves verifying service registers, conducting interviews, and submitting recommendations to the state selection committee.

Key Takeaways:

• The Dr Radhakrishnan Award 2024-25 is open to teachers from government, aided, private, Anglo-Indian, self-financed, and matriculation schools with at least five years of service.
• Applicants must submit their applications online through the EMIS portal by August 3, but teachers involved in administrative roles, retiring before September 30, or facing disciplinary action are ineligible.
• The evaluation process involves a district selection committee headed by the chief educational officer, which verifies service registers and conducts interviews.
• The state panel, led by the school education director, holds a final evaluation based on district recommendations and selects the final list of eligible teachers.
• Awardees will receive Rs 10,000, a silver medal worth Rs 2,500, a certificate of appreciation, and travel allowance.
• Headmasters are required to assist teachers in applying for the award, and authorities must ensure fair representation of all categories of teachers from all types of schools.

Statistics:

• Rs 10,000: the cash award for the Dr Radhakrishnan Award 2024-25
• Rs 2,500: the value of the silver medal awarded for the Dr Radhakrishnan Award 2024-25
• August 3: the deadline for submitting applications online through the EMIS portal
• August 14: the deadline for the district selection committee to submit the list/comments of teachers selected to the state selection committee
• September 5: the day the award is presented to the selected teachers
• Rs 12,500: the total value of the award, including the cash award, silver medal, and certificate of appreciation

Sources:

• Government circular
• EMIS portal
• School Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu