National Teachers' Awards 2025: Three Maharashtra Teachers to be Honoured

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Three teachers from Maharashtra - Sonia Vikas Kapoor, Shaikh Mohammed, and Sandeepan Jagdale - are among the 45 individuals from across the country who will be honoured with the National Teachers' Awards 2025 on Teachers' Day, celebrated on September 5. The awards, announced by the Union Ministry of Education, include a certificate, a cash prize of Rs.50,000, and a silver medal. The three Maharashtra teachers will be awarded by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in Delhi on Teachers' Day.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three teachers from Maharashtra - Sonia Vikas Kapoor, Shaikh Mohammed, and Sandeepan Jagdale - are among the 45 awardees of the National Teachers' Awards 2025.
  • Shaikh Mohammed, a science teacher, has been recognized for his efforts to improve access to education, especially for girls in rural areas, by introducing the concept of "Safe School at Doorstep".
  • Shaikh Mohammed has introduced measures to improve hygiene and menstrual health, ensuring the distribution of 500,000 sanitary pads every month for schoolgirls and their female family members.
  • Sandeepan Jagdale, a music teacher, has dedicated 23 years to inspiring young artistes, and has also donated his Rs.1 lakh prize money to fund the education of orphans in Latur.
  • Mumbai's Sonia Vikas Kapoor has been teaching for over two decades and has been instrumental in creating engaging learning experiences for her students.
  • The awards, announced by the Union Ministry of Education, include a certificate, a cash prize of Rs.50,000, and a silver medal.

Statistics:

  • 45 individuals from across the country will be honoured with the National Teachers' Awards 2025.
  • Shaikh Mohammed has dedicated 28 years to the field of education, with 22 years of service to the school education sector.
  • Sandeepan Jagdale has dedicated 23 years to inspiring young artistes, and has also won the State Best Teacher Award in 2023.
  • 500,000 sanitary pads are distributed every month for schoolgirls and their female family members, as part of Shaikh Mohammed's initiative to improve hygiene and menstrual health.
  • Sonia Vikas Kapoor has been teaching for over two decades, with over 20 years of experience.

Sources:

  • "Three from state to get National Teachers' Awards". Retrieved from Hindustan Times, dated August 26.