{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "National Teachers Award 2026: Manjari V Mahajan Selected From Himachal Pradesh",
  "summary": "Manjari V Mahajan, principal of a government school in Hamirpur, has been selected for the National Teachers Award 2026 and will be honored in New Delhi.",
  "content": "Education circles in Himachal Pradesh are celebrating as a local principal prepares to receive one of the nation's highest pedagogical honors. Manjari V Mahajan, who heads the PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School CBSE in Sujanpur Tihra, Hamirpur district, has been chosen for the National Teachers Award for 2026. She stands out as the sole educator from the state to make it to the final list this year. President Droupadi Murmu will present the award to her in New Delhi on September 5. A nationwide selection process picked 48 teachers for the honor, following a shortlist that initially included three nominations from Himachal Pradesh.\n\nA Track Record of Environmental Leadership and Innovation\nBeyond standard classroom instruction, Mahajan has built a strong reputation in school administration, teaching innovation, and environmental conservation. Prior to her current posting at Sujanpur, she served as principal at the Government Senior Secondary School in Bhaleth. Under her guidance, the Bhaleth institution earned the Environment Leadership Award in 2026 for its conservation efforts, following a West Warrior Award in 2025. Her administrative initiatives have consistently focused on building ecological awareness among students and the surrounding community.\n\nLocal Celebrations and Tributes\nFollowing the announcement of her selection, local officials extended warm greetings to Mahajan on Saturday at the office of the Deputy Director of Elementary Education. Deputy Director Kamal किशोर भारती felicitated her and praised her dedication to the field. Mahajan credited her entire school community, parents, fellow teachers, and students for the milestone, emphasizing that educators should look beyond routine professional duties and embrace broader responsibilities. Her husband, Dr. Vikram Mahjan, who serves as secretary of the State Selection Commission in Hamirpur, attended the events alongside Grade-One officer Kashmir Singh and District Science Supervisor Rajesh Gautam.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: The recognition highlights the importance of innovation and environmental leadership in school education nationwide.\n• In Himachal Pradesh: Educators and institutions in the state gain fresh motivation to prioritize ecological preservation alongside academic excellence.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who has been selected for the National Teachers Award 2026 from Himachal Pradesh?\nManjari V Mahajan, principal of PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School in Sujanpur Tihra, Hamirpur, has been selected.\n\n2. Who will present the National Teachers Award to Manjari V Mahajan?\nPresident Droupadi Murmu will present the award in New Delhi on September 5.\n\n3. How many teachers have been chosen nationwide for this award?\nA total of 48 teachers from across the country have been selected for the honor.\n\n4. Which school received environmental awards under her leadership?\nThe Government Senior Secondary School in Bhaleth received the Environment Leadership Award in 2026 and the West Warrior Award in 2025.\n\nInspiration & Lessons\n• Embrace Innovation: Go beyond traditional classroom teaching by actively championing environmental conservation and strong institutional leadership.\n• Acknowledge Teamwork: Share the credit for professional achievements with colleagues, parents, students, and the broader community.\n• Broaden Your Scope: Treat teaching not merely as a profession, but as a commitment to fulfilling wider societal responsibilities.\n• Drive Change: Initiate grassroots projects within institutions to foster ecological awareness and lasting community impact.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/himachal-pradesh/himachal-ke-liye-garv-ka-pal-manjari-v-mahajan-ko-milega-pratishthit-rashtriya-shikshak-puraskar-20322",
  "category": "Himachal Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-22",
  "tags": [
    "National Teachers Award",
    "Manjari V Mahajan",
    "Hamirpur",
    "Himachal Pradesh",
    "Sujanpur Tihra",
    "Education News"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}