05-09-2026 : Governor Honours Teachers with Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Awards at Lok Bhavan.

Governor Honours Teachers with Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Awards at Lok Bhavan

19 Teachers Honoured with the Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Awards

“A Teacher Does Not Merely Shape a Student’s Life; He or She Shapes the Character of the Nation”: Governor

“Teachers Should Identify Students’ Talents and Instil Confidence in Them”: Governor

Lok Bhavan Dehradun 05 September, 2026

Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) honoured 19 teachers selected for the Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Awards for the year 2025 at an award ceremony organised at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The Governor presented the awards to all the honoured teachers and extended his congratulations and best wishes to them. (List attached.)

Extending his greetings on Teachers’ Day, the Governor said that a teacher is not merely a person associated with a profession, but a mentor who provides direction to generations and helps shape the future of the nation. Along with imparting knowledge, a teacher instils values, recognises students’ talents and guides them towards the right path in life. He said that being selected for this honour from among thousands of teachers is, in itself, a significant achievement.

The Governor said that a teacher’s success cannot be measured merely by how many students in his or her classroom achieve high marks. The true success of a teacher lies in seeing a child from an ordinary family move forward and become a source of pride for the nation, while being able to say that the confidence to dream and fulfil those dreams came from their teacher. He said that recognising the potential hidden within a student, instilling self-confidence and giving them the courage to move forward is among the most important contributions of a teacher.

He said that the sensitive Hindi literary writer and storyteller Shailesh Matiyani gave a powerful voice through his writings to the lives, struggles and emotions of ordinary people of the hills. The award instituted in his name honours the dedication, struggle, sensitivity and sense of responsibility towards society demonstrated by teachers.

The Governor said that the purpose of education is not merely to impart information, but to develop in children the ability to think, understand, question and make sound decisions. The education of the future requires a harmonious integration of the power of technology with the sensitivity of the teacher. Technology can provide new opportunities for learning, but it is the teacher who will guide students in using those opportunities in the right direction.

He said that connecting children with their roots while providing them with modern knowledge is also an important responsibility of teachers. Our folk culture, environment, traditions and Himalayan way of life constitute an invaluable heritage. The integration of modern education with cultural awareness can help children develop into confident, sensitive and well-balanced individuals.

The Governor said that a school should be a place where a child comes with enthusiasm rather than fear, and where asking questions is regarded not as a weakness but as the beginning of learning. Every child should have equal opportunities to progress. It is the responsibility of teachers to encourage children to dream big and give them the courage to turn those dreams into reality.

He called upon teachers to impart to students not only subject knowledge but also the art of living, values alongside knowledge, sensitivity alongside success, and the spirit of “Nation First.” He said that a true teacher leads a student from ignorance towards knowledge and from despair towards hope.

Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat said that selecting 19 teachers from among nearly 70,000 teachers for the Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Awards was a challenging task. Congratulating all the selected teachers, he said that the honour is a testament to their outstanding work and dedication to education.

He said that the award is presented in the name of renowned literary figure and storyteller Shailesh Matiyani. Shailesh Matiyani made a significant contribution to enriching Hindi literature and authored more than 100 books. He said that major works of Shailesh Matiyani will be made available in school libraries across the state so that students can become familiar with his literature and writings and connect with Uttarakhand’s literary and cultural heritage.

On the occasion, Additional Secretary to the Governor Mrs. Reena Joshi, Additional Secretary Education Mrs. Namami Bansal, Director General of Education Mrs. Akanksha Konde, along with other officials of the Education Department and teachers, were present.
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Teachers Honoured with the Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Awards

Elementary Education Category — 12 Teachers

– Shri Vishnupal Singh Negi — Pauri Garhwal
– Shri Lakhpat Singh Rawat — Chamoli
– Shri Prithvi Singh Rawat — Uttarkashi
– Shri Virendra Singh Rawat — Dehradun
– Shri Robin Kumar — Haridwar
– Shri Maheshwar Prasad Semwal — Tehri
– Shri Shashikant Nautiyal — Rudraprayag
– Shri Zaheer Abbas — Champawat
– Shri Nau Singh — Udham Singh Nagar
– Dr. Shweta Majgai — Nainital
– Shri Vikram Singh Parihar — Pithoragarh
– Shri Trilok Singh Adhikari — Almora

Secondary Education Category — 6 Teachers

– Shri Narendra Singh Negi — Pauri Garhwal
– Dr. Suman Dhyani Sharma — Chamoli
– Dr. Atul Kumar Srivastava — Dehradun
– Mrs. Kamlesh Panwar — Haridwar
– Shri Naveen Chandra Pant — Champawat
– Shri Vishan Singh Mehta — Nainital

Training Institute Category — 1 Teacher

– Dr. Subodh Singh Bisht — Uttarkashi

Special Honour — National Teacher Award Winner

– Mrs. Manjubala — Champawat