National Teacher Awards 2025: Four educators from Maharashtra honoured

The Ministry of Education, government of India, has announced the winners of the National Teacher Awards 2025, with four educators from Maharashtra receiving the prestigious recognition for their exceptional contributions to school and higher education.

These teachers have been honoured for their innovative teaching methods, research, and social initiatives that have significantly impacted students’ lives. The awards will be presented on September 5, 2025, during the national Teacher’s Day celebration.

The Department of School Education and Literacy selected 45 teachers from 27 states, 7 union Territories, and 6 institutions. Among them, Dr Sheikh Mohammad Wakuoddin Sheikh Hamidoddin from Zilla Parishad High School, Ardhapur, Nanded, and Dr Sandipan Gurunath Jagdale from Dayanand College of Arts, Latur, were recognized for their dedication to innovative teaching and holistic student development.

The selection process was rigorous and transparent, conducted online from June 23 to July 20, 2025, across district, state, and national levels.

Out of the 45 winners, 24 are men and 21 are women. In the higher education segment, 21 teachers across India were awarded. Maharashtra’s winners are Dr Neelakshi Jain of Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Mumbai, and Prof. Purushottam Pawar of SVPM’s Institute of Technology & Engineering, Baramati.

Introduced in 2023 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, these awards recognize inspiring faculty for teaching excellence, research, innovation, and community engagement. Dr Jain and Prof. Pawar were selected for their outstanding academic contributions and societal impact.