{
  "id": 5961400,
  "title": "Nashik: From ‘Knowledge Walls’ To Sponsoring 150 Girls, Kunda Bachhav Honoured With National Teachers’ Award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/nashik-from-knowledge-walls-to-sponsoring-150-girls-kunda-bachhav",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T10:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-from-knowledge-walls-to-sponsoring-150-girls-kunda-bachhav-honoured-with-national-teachers-award"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik: Kunda Jaywant Bachhav, a forward-thinking teacher at Nashik Municipal School No. 18 in Anandwali, was honored with the prestigious National Teachers’ Award 2026 on Teachers' Day. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to a select group of 48 school teachers from across India at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on September 5. Four of the awardees hailed from Maharashtra, including Bachhav. For the past two decades, Bachhav has tirelessly worked towards providing quality education and equal opportunities for students.\n\nIn recent years, Bachhav has initiated the 'Educational Sponsorship' program to ensure that girls from economically disadvantaged families do not have to abandon their education. The program has supported more than 150 girls with financial, educational, and personal assistance. It has also played a crucial role in securing the education of several girls who were at risk of child marriage. Bachhav's innovative initiatives have transformed the learning environment beyond the traditional classroom setting.\n\nOne such initiative, the 'Knowledge Walls,' has gained significant attention. Around 30 walls in the Anandwali area have been transformed into vibrant educational spaces showcasing maps, mathematical formulae, English vocabulary, and other educational information. These colorful displays have provided students with an enjoyable and accessible way to learn outside the classroom. Bachhav has also implemented initiatives like Anandwali Shikshan Katta, Smart Attendance, Constitution Snakes and Ladders, and Assessment Snakes and Ladders to enhance students' understanding of the Constitution, moral values, social awareness, technology use, and various skills.\n\nMoreover, Bachhav has emphasized the importance of connecting students with technology and global learning opportunities. Through e-Twinning, STEM education, digital tools, and innovative teaching experiments, she has enabled students to engage with educational resources beyond their textbooks. Bachhav also contributed to raising over ₹55 lakh through community participation and corporate social responsibility initiatives to improve the school's infrastructure and support overall student development.\n\nAs a result of her efforts, Nashik's Anandwali municipal school now boasts an enrollment of around 800 students. The growing preference for municipal schools is evident, as some students are now opting to transfer from private schools to the municipal school. This shift is seen as a significant recognition of Bachhav's contributions and the school's rising reputation.",
  "summary": "Nashik: Kunda Jaywant Bachhav, an innovative teacher at Nashik Municipal School No. 18 in Anandwali, was conferred the prestigious National Teachers’ Award 2026 on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. Selected teachers from across the country were felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on September 5. This year, 48 school teachers from across India were selected for the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kunda Jaywant Bachhav wins National Teachers' Award 2026",
    "Launched 'Educational Sponsorship' program for 150 girls",
    "Created 'Knowledge Walls' for interactive learning"
  ],
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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."
}