Pune: In celebration of Teachers Day on September 5, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced the recipients of the Ideal Teacher Awards, aimed at recognizing exceptional teachers from both PMC-run and private primary schools.
Fifteen educators will be honored for their outstanding contributions to education, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on September 5 at 11 AM at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir.
The awards will be presented by Shekhar Gaikwad, Additional Director General of YASHADA, in the presence of PMC Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale.
The Ideal Teacher Awards, a significant part of PMC’s efforts to promote excellence in education, acknowledge the dedication and innovative teaching methods adopted by educators across Pune.
This year, the Education Department received applications from 90 teachers, competing for the coveted honor. A rigorous selection process ensued, wherein the committee evaluated the candidates based on state government guidelines, scrutinizing their documents, conducting interviews, and visiting classrooms to assess their teaching impact.
Finally, 15 deserving teachers were selected for the award. These teachers will receive a citation, a memento, and a tablet during the ceremony. Among the awardees, several educators from PMC schools as well as private institutions have been chosen.
Selected teachers include:
Sunita Gaikwad from PMC School No. 181 (Boys), Kharadi
Sultana Manyar from Savitribai Phule Vidyaniketan, Hadapsar
Cheta Godse from PMC School No. 1, Wagholi
Lalita Choure from PMC School No. 87 (Girls), Hadapsar
Balbhim Bodage from PMC School No. 12 (Boys), Kaleborate Nagar
Nishigandha Avari from PMC School No. 19 (Girls), Kharadi
Kiran Gophane from PMC School No. 87 (Girls), Hadapsar
Sonali Shivale from PMC School No. 99 (Girls), Vadgaonsheri
Ganesh Raut from PMC School No. 171, Kaleborate Nagar
Sharmila Gaikwad from PMC School No. 82 (Girls), Kondhwa
Five teachers from private schools were also selected:
Jyotsna Pawar from Hujurpaga, Katraj
Monika Nevaskar from Wrangler P. Paranjape Primary School, Laxmi Road
Madhura Chaudhari from Sarathi Primary School, Kharadi
Priya Indulkar from Navin Marathi School, Shaniwar Peth
Sanjay Darekar from EON Gyanankur School, Kharadi
