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President Droupadi Murmu on Monday emphasised that talent development in science, literature and social sciences can be more effective if taught in one's mother tongue. She was addressing the gathering at National Teachers Awards ceremony where she recalled the contribution of her school teachers due to which she became the first girl from her village to go to college. "Talent development in science, literature and social sciences can be more effective if taught in mother tongue," she said. Murmu also noted that India's school education is counted among the world's largest education systems. She presented the National Awards to Teachers, 2022 to 46 select awardees to honour their unique contribution to school education. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has been organising a function at Vigyan Bhawan on Teachers' Day on September 5 every year to confer the awards to best teachers of the country, selected through a rigorous transparent and online three-stage selection process. Among
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with winners of the National Awards to Teachers, 2022 on Teachers' Day on Monday, according to his office. "The purpose of National Awards to Teachers is to celebrate and honour the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country who through their commitment and hard work have not only improved the quality of school education, but also enriched the lives of their students," a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. "On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the winners of National Awards to Teachers, 2022 at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on September 5, 2022 at 4:30 pm," it said. The National Awards to Teachers accord public recognition to meritorious teachers working in elementary and secondary schools. For the award this year, 45 teachers from across the country were selected through a rigorous and transparent online three-stage process.