📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-Gen
Education
Gopalganj teacher Pushpa Prasad receives National Teacher Award 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
👁 12
Pushpa Prasad, a teacher at Kuchaykot Middle School for Girls in Gopalganj, Bihar, was honoured with the 2026 National Teacher Award presented by the President on Teacher’s Day.
Pushpa Prasad, a senior teacher at the government-run Kuchaykot Middle School for Girls in Gopalganj district, Bihar, was conferred the National Teacher Award for 2026. The award ceremony took place on Teacher’s Day, with the President of India personally presenting the honor.
Prasad has been teaching in the rural school for over a decade, focusing on improving literacy among girl students and introducing innovative teaching methods despite limited resources. Colleagues cite her dedication to extra‑tutoring sessions and community outreach as key factors in rising enrollment and retention rates.
The President highlighted the award as a recognition of educators who overcome challenges to shape the nation’s future. The accolade is expected to boost morale among teachers in the region and encourage further investment in quality education for girls in Bihar.
Prasad has been teaching in the rural school for over a decade, focusing on improving literacy among girl students and introducing innovative teaching methods despite limited resources. Colleagues cite her dedication to extra‑tutoring sessions and community outreach as key factors in rising enrollment and retention rates.
The President highlighted the award as a recognition of educators who overcome challenges to shape the nation’s future. The accolade is expected to boost morale among teachers in the region and encourage further investment in quality education for girls in Bihar.