Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today said, India has a great cultural educational heritage. Addressing a function on the occasion of Teachers Day in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said, education is the most crucial foundation for nation building. He said, teachers should be given credit for country's development and shaping the future of children. <br/><br/>The Vice President will confer the National Award to Teachers today. The award is given as public recognition to meritorious teachers working in primary, middle and secondary schools. The awards which were instituted in 1958 carries a medal, certificate, and award money of 50 thousand rupees. <br/><br/>Special Awards also have been instituted for special educators who promote inclusive education in schools. President Ram Nath Kovind will also meet the Awardees at a special event in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today said, India has a great cultural educational heritage. Addressing a function on the occasion of Teachers Day in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said, education is the most crucial foundation for nation building. He said, teachers should be given credit for country's development and shaping the future of children.<br/> <br/>The Vice President will confer the National Award to Teachers today. The award is given as public recognition to meritorious teachers working in primary, middle and secondary schools.<br/><br/>The awards which were instituted in 1958 carries a medal, certificate, and award money of 50 thousand rupees. Special Awards also have been instituted for special educators who promote inclusive education in schools. President Ram Nath Kovind will also meet the Awardees at a special event in Rashtrapati Bhavan.