Punjab: Narinder Singh, a teacher at Government Primary School (GPS), Jandiali, has been selected for the prestigious National Teacher Award-2025 for his outstanding commitment to quality education. The award ceremony will be held on September 5 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Singh will be presented with a certificate of merit, a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal. “This achievement belongs to my students, colleagues and the education department. I will continue to strive to make a positive impact on the lives of my students,” said Narinder Singh.
“I started my journey in 2002 from a private school and later joined GPS, Jandiali. The atmosphere was completely different, but the students inspired me. We worked together on discipline, manners and etiquettes and never looked back,” he said. Singh recalled that he had introduced the concept of Red Cross at the primary level when the then Red Cross Director of Punjab, CS Talwar, visited the campus. Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has congratulated Narinder Singh. He said, “Her achievements are an example for teachers. Her innovative teaching style, dedication and ability to instill a love for learning in students are truly commendable.”