Shimla, Sept. 6 -- Educators from across the state were honoured for their outstanding contribution to education on Teachers' Day during the state-level function held in Shimla on Friday.

Governor Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla conferred State Awards upon 19 teachers and honoured one teacher with the National Award for 2024. For the first time, awards were also presented to 19 teachers of colleges and technical education institutions, along with certificates of excellence highlighting their crucial role in preparing skilled professionals for the modern workforce.

Amid the state's ongoing disaster situation, Shukla announced from the stage that he would not personally accept any ceremonial honour, stating that his purpose was to boost teachers'...