Everlasting Pyngrope, Principal of Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Bhoirymbong was today conferred with the National Teachers’ Award 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the award to Pyngrope and other outstanding teachers at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Pyngrope was honoured with the national award for his outstanding contribution to education and nation-building. He has worked for the School Improvement Plan, particularly supporting Children with Special Needs.
His school uses ICT through computer labs and smart classrooms, fostering effective and interactive learning of the student’s involving technology as media for active learning. He has focused on CWSN students’ education through learning materials and mentorship, collaborating with the District Social Welfare Department to help students eager to learn.
The Principal has worked a lot for the benefit of the young people of the area, especially for the poor and marginalized students who cannot go to the town for higher education.
The 50 teachers who received the award were selected from 28 states, three union territories and six oganisations. Out of 50 selected teachers, 34 are males, 16 are female, two are differently abled and one working with CWSN. In addition, 16 teachers from the Department of Higher Education and 16 teachers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship were also awarded.
Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that teachers have to prepare such citizens who are not only educated but also sensitive, honest and enterprising. She stated that moving ahead in life is success, but the meaning of life lies in working for the welfare of others. “We should have compassion. Our conduct should be ethical. A successful life lies in a meaningful life. Teaching these values to the students is the duty of teachers,” she said.
The President said that teachers play the most important role in the success of any education system. Teaching is not just a job. It is a sacred mission of human development. If a child is not able to perform well, then the education system and teachers have a bigger responsibility. She pointed out that often teachers pay special attention only to those students who perform well in exams. However excellent academic performance is only one dimension of excellence. A child may be a very good sportsperson; some child might have leadership skills; another child enthusiastically participates in social welfare activities. The teacher has to identify the natural talent of each child and bring it out.
