- With a view to raising the prestige of teachers and giving public recognition to the services rendered by them, it has been decided by Government of India to hold an annual function at which certificates and token awards of Rs. 500 each may be given to the teachers who have rendered valuable services to the community in their professional life. Any teacher who fulfils the minimum qualification of twenty years recognised teaching experiences is eligible for the award. Eight awards have been allotted to this State, four are given to primary school teachers and four other to Secondary School teachers. The following criteria have been laid down to guide the selection of suitable and deserving candidates :-(a)Teacher's qualification in the local community.(b)Teacher's academic efficiency and the desire for improvement.(c)Teacher's genuine interest in and love for children.(d)Teacher's share in social life and activities.Selection is made by District Committee approved by the Regional Deputy Director of Education.(Government of India's no. F-16-1/58-D. I., dated 28th March 1958 and D.P.I.'s letter no. 11/M 3-066/58E-1475, dated the 18th September 1958.)Section IIIRules for the Admission and withdrawal of Pupils(a)Primary and Junior Basic Schools
