Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi interacted with the recipients of the National Teachers Awards 2026 last evening. Mr Joshi said teachers must prepare children to help build a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

He said students are the nation’s greatest wealth and should be groomed to become well-rounded individuals.

On the occasion, Mr Joshi hosted a dinner in honour of the awardees. Ministers of State for Education Jayant Singh and Dr Sukanta Majumdar also attended the event.