Ravi Jaiswal, a science teacher at Government Model High School in Maloya Colony, Chandigarh, has been selected for the prestigious National Teachers Award 2026. Education Secretary Prerna Puri confirmed the news, marking the second consecutive year that a teacher from Chandigarh has earned this national honour.
National Teachers Award 2026 Selection Details
Jaiswal was chosen from a competitive field of 154 shortlisted candidates across the country. Only 48 teachers made the final cut, making this a significant achievement for both the educator and the city.
According to The Tribune, Prerna Puri described the achievement as a matter of immense pride for Chandigarh and a recognition of the dedication, innovation and exemplary work of the city's teachers.
Recognition for Dedication and Innovation in Education
The award specifically recognises Jaiswal's exceptional contribution and commitment to education. His work at Government Model High School in Maloya Colony has now received national-level acknowledgment.
According to Press Information Bureau, the purpose of the National Teachers Award is to celebrate outstanding educators, with Ravi Jaiswal listed among the honourees from Chandigarh's Government Model High School Maloya Colony.
"A matter of immense pride for Chandigarh and a recognition of the dedication, innovation and exemplary work of the city's teachers." — Prerna Puri, Education Secretary
National Teachers Award 2026 Ceremony Plans
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on Teachers Day 2026, with the President of India conferring the honours on the 48 selected school teachers. This adds to the significance of the recognition for Jaiswal and his school community.
According to Press Information Bureau, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 school teachers during the Teachers Day 2026 celebrations.
Chandigarh's Growing Recognition in National Education Awards
This selection continues a positive trend for Chandigarh's education system. Having a teacher selected in consecutive years signals consistent quality in the city's teaching workforce.
According to Hindustan Times, the news of a Chandigarh teacher receiving the national award has been widely covered, highlighting the city's growing reputation in educational excellence.
Our Take: What This Means for Teachers and Students
In our view, this award is more than just a personal achievement for Ravi Jaiswal. It sends a clear message about the value of dedicated teaching in government schools. When a teacher from a government model high school in a colony like Maloya receives national recognition, it challenges the perception that quality education only happens in private institutions.
For students at Government Model High School, having their teacher nationally recognised can be deeply motivating. It shows them that their school and their teachers are among the best in the country. For other teachers in Chandigarh, this second consecutive selection proves that consistent hard work and innovation in the classroom do get noticed at the highest levels.
To put it plainly, this award celebrates what good teaching looks like — commitment, innovation, and genuine care for students. Ravi Jaiswal's recognition is well deserved, and it raises the bar for what schools across India should aspire to achieve.
