Education Minister Bains says selections made through transparent, merit-based process; attributes Punjab’s No.1 ranking in school education to teachers’ hard work
Chandigarh, September 4:
Saluting teachers as the architects of Punjab’s education transformation, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government will honour 75 exceptional educators with the prestigious State Teacher Awards 2026 on Teachers’ Day, announced Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains.
S. Harjot Bains said all 75 teachers- 55 for State Teacher Awards, 10 for Young Teacher Awards, 4 for Special Teacher Awards and 6 for Administrative Awards- have been selected strictly on merit as per the State Teacher Awards Policy.
S. Bains said the state government takes immense pride in recognising the invaluable contribution of teachers who shape young minds and serve as architects of a brighter future. These 75 educators have been selected through a transparent, merit-based process, ensuring that excellence and dedication remain the sole criteria for this honour, he added.
The Education Minister emphasised that the awards reflect CM Mann led Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to valuing and motivating educators and fostering a culture of excellence in the state’s education sector.
“Teachers are the foundation of our education system and it is our duty to celebrate their relentless efforts. I congratulate all the teachers selected for the prestigious awards and encourage the entire teaching community to continue striving for excellence,” stated S. Bains.
Attributing the success to the hard work and dedication of teachers, S. Harjot Singh Bains said Punjab has been recognised by NITI Aayog as the top-performing state in classroom learning outcomes for 2026-27 and has also ranked No. 1 in the country in the Government of India’s PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, surpassing Kerala.
