Along with the rest of the country Meghalaya celebrated the 62nd Teacher’s Day and awarded teachers to recognise their contribution in shaping young minds.
Altogether 14 teachers were awarded by the state at a function held at U Soso Tham Auditorium here.
The teachers are V. Dipali Sharma Rao, Principal, Laban Assamese Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Belinda Kharsati, Head Teacher, Pomlahier L.P School, Sisingh Ryntong, Assistant Teacher, New Nongstoin ‘B’ Govt. L.P School, Apborsing L. Mawlong, Asst. Teacher, Tirot Sing Memorial Govt. U.P School, Nongkhlaw, Kwirin Diengdoh, Headmaster, Mawsaw Govt. U.P School, Mawkyrwat, Ewanmidaka Mukhim, Asst. Teacher, Govt. Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Jowai, Ribait Oo Pde, Asst. Teacher, Tep Kyndait Govt. U.P School, Tuber Kmaishnong, Golak Chandra Medhi, Asst. Lecturer, Jirang Govt. Higher Secondary School, New Jirang , Babansing Ch. Sangma, Head Teacher, Rongreng Baiza Govt. L.P School, Wilton Marak, Headmaster, Daram Govt. U.P School , Frederick R. Sangma, Headmaster, Dobasipara U.P School, Manoj Kumar Prasad, Asst. Teacher, Montfort Centre for Education(Sec) Mirabella G. Sangma, Head Teacher-Cum Secretary, Chengkompara Nokat Govt. L.P School and Nozmul Arefin, Vice Principal, Baghmara Govt. Higher Secondary School.
Besides the State Teachers’ Award, District Award was also conferred on 36 teachers from across the State.
Special Award 2023 (Inclusive School) was conferred upon to Berrilang Nongrum, Special Educator, Mary Rice Centre for Special Education, Dilip Kumar Mangar, St. Anthony’s HS School, Shillong and Miniefer Syiemlieh, KJP Girls’ HS School, Shillong received the Best Scoutmaster and Guide Captain 2023 respectively.
Speaking at the function, Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma said that education is one of the pillars which contribute towards building a great nation. Hee said that the teachers play a crucial and vital role in realising these goals by nurturing our young minds to be a better person in a society, to perform both academically and intellectually and reach a pinnacle of success.
Acknowledging that teachers face numerous other challenges such as pay disparity and untimely disbursement of salary, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment and continuous efforts in addressing these issues.
He also stressed on the need for teachers to come up with various innovative methods for holistic development of the students.
The Minister also congratulated Madhav Singh, Senior Science Teacher of Alpha English Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh for being conferred the National Teacher Award 2023.
The minister also inaugurated various Special projects under SSA; the website of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Adopt a School Campaign and PM e-Vidya Meghalaya on the occasion.
In West Jaiñtia Hills, the officer of the District School Education Officer celebrated the day at the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong, Jowai which was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar as the chief guest.
In the Secondary Level the district award was conferred to Wanhok Lamar, Vice Principal, QC Springside HS School, Upper Primary Level to Ohiwot Laloo, Assistant Teacher, Government Girls’ HS School, Jowai, Lower Primary level to Hilarious Manner, Head Teacher, Umladkhur Government LP School, Khonglah.
Best Scout Master was awarded to Jonas K Pala, Tome Memorial Scout Troop/ Sec. School, Mooralong, Jowai and best Guide captain to Dolly Lamare, Little Angels Guide Company/ Sec. School, Moosalyngkat, Jowai.
In South West Khasi Hills, Kenny Mathew Majaw, Assistant Teacher, Nativity Higher Secondary School was awarded the Best Scout Master while Insyrpaihun Kharlyngdoh, Assistant Teacher Jingiaseng Kynthei Mawkyrwat Presbytery as the Best Guide Captain.
Awards were also conferred on Crispin Wahlang, Assistant Teacher Presbyterian Higher Secondary School, Mawlangwir, Phimlandstar Thongni, Assistant Teacher, Nongtynniaw Deficit Upper Primary School and Earnest Marweiñ, HSLC, Assistant Teacher of Jakrem Government Lower Primary School.
In East Jaiñtia Hills, Barbara Bhoi of Khliehriat Higher Secondary School, Babu Dayoo Hi-oo Laloo of Sutnga Govt. Upper Primary School, Rispilda Phawa, Head Teacher of Mukhaialong Neiñ Lower Primary School received the district award. The Best Scout Master award was given to Bijoy Biam of Star Public School, Lumshnong and Yutang Chyrmang of Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Kongong as the Best Guide Captain.
