Imphal: Celebrating Teacher’s Day, state Teachers’ Award 2025 was presented to eight teachers on Friday at the state level programme held at the City Convention Centre, here.
The programme was organised by the department of Education (Schools), Higher and Technical Education, SCERT, and Adult Education, Manipur.
The State Teachers’ Award 2025 was presented to: Smt. Laikhuram Maria Monteshori, Primary Teacher, Top Makha Upper Primary School (Residential School, Chingkhei Ching); Smt. Rajkumari Umadini Devi, Science Graduate Teacher & Head Master (I/C), Sagolband Popular Upper Primary School; Smt. Seema Subha, Primary Teacher, Khunthoknganbi Upper Primary School ; Shri Ahanthem Gopen Singh, Arts Graduate Teacher & Head Master (I/C), Ningombam Junior High School ; Shri Nongmeikapam Dhamen Singh, Primary Teacher, Samushang Shantipur Upper Primary School ; Smt. T. Suchitra Devi, Assistant Head Master, Eastern Ideal High School ; Smt. Moirangthem Shyama Devi, Assistant Head Master, Konjeng Junior High School ; and Shri Kansouwa Komong Maring, Arts Graduate Teacher & Head Master (I/C), Machi High School.
The Manipur State Award for Educational Excellence 2025 was conferred to eight colleges. They were Standard College , Waikhom Mani Girls’ College, Manipur College , Kamakhya Pemton College , Don Bosco College, Maram , Kha Manipur College , Imphal College , Kakching Khunou College.
Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, chief secretary, Manipur, attended the function as chief guest. R.K. Dinesh Singh, principal secretary (Higher and Technical Education/SCERT/Adult Education/AR/MAHUD) and commissioner (Education), presided over the programme as president, while Naorem Praveen Singh, secretary (Education-S/YAS/OBC & SC/MA), attended as a dais member of the function.
Goel said Teachers’ Day is observed in memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India (1962–67), who believed education to be the foundation of nation-building. He emphasized that teachers are not only transmitters of knowledge but also mentors of character, compassion, and courage.
“Teachers prepare young minds to face challenges with confidence. In a society with limited economic and educational opportunities, the role of teachers becomes even more crucial. Their creativity, guidance, and ability to inspire students make a lasting impact. In our diverse society, teachers are the builders of harmony and cultivators of peace,” he said.
Goel highlighted that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions an India where education empowers youth to compete globally while also thinking ethically, creatively, and sustainably. “To realize this vision, we look to our teachers for guidance and commitment,” he added.
On the occasion, Dr. Goel extended his heartfelt congratulations to Macha Sana, Arts Graduate Teacher of Ghari Upper Primary School, who received the National Teacher Award 2025. He also congratulated eight teachers who were conferred with the State Teachers’ Award 2025 and the principals, teachers, and students of eight colleges who were honoured with the Manipur State Award for Educational Excellence 2025.
