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  "id": 5765988,
  "title": "President of India confers National Awards on teachers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/president-of-india-confers-national-awards-on-teachers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T11:23:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/president-of-india-confers-national-awards-on-teachers/article71431816.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 5, President Droupadi Murmu honored teachers nationwide at a ceremony in New Delhi, marking Teachers' Day. In her address, the President emphasized that education is the most effective means of realizing the constitutional ideal of equality of opportunity. She highlighted the significant role teachers play in achieving a near-zero primary school dropout rate, attributing this national success to their collective efforts.\n\nMurmu underscored the importance of school education as the foundation of the education system, noting that while knowledge and skills can be acquired at any stage, teaching good conduct during childhood is far more impactful. She stressed that teachers can prepare future generations of excellent students and responsible citizens by focusing on children's intellectual, physical, and moral development in the early grades.\n\nRecognizing the diverse backgrounds of students, including those from economically disadvantaged families, first-generation learners, and those transitioning from rural to urban schools, the President acknowledged the special responsibility of teachers in instilling confidence and uplifting students who may feel inadequate for various reasons. She stressed that academic excellence, skill development, and entrepreneurship are crucial for the country's development, with the goal of building a Viksit Bharat (progressive India) hinging on a world-class education system.\n\nThe President expressed her belief that our teachers breathe life into the education system and urged them to instill knowledge, inspiration, morality, and sensitivity in all students through their affection and dedication.",
  "summary": "President Droupadi Murmu said that education is the most effective means of realising the ideal of equality of opportunity enshrined in our Constitution",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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