(a) the number of teachers in the country invited to be honoured in the Teachers’ Day
ceremony held recently, State and Union Territory-wise; and
(b) the details of the citation and cash awards given to them, separately, State and Union
Territory-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) and (b) 313 teachers were selected under “National Award to Teachers, 2006†to
receive the award on Teachers’ Day, i.e., 5th September, 2007. Each award carries with it a
certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs.25,000/- and a Silver Medal. The State /Union
Territory/Organization-wise number of teachers awarded for the year 2006 is annexed.