President Pranab Mukherjee today presented the Malti Gyan Peeth Puraskar for 2016 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Speaking on the occasion, the President said the teachers who had been awarded represent the dedicated teachers who are educating and extending learning opportunities to thousands of students in the country. He said from the Vedic era to modern times, under the Guru-Shishya parampara, gurus nourished the minds and intellect of our people.<br/><br/>Mr. Mukherjee said teachers encourage students to be inquisitive and explore new frontiers of knowledge and understanding. The President said a pool of competent and motivated teachers, through their collective efforts, can create a society of strong minds and courageous hearts. <br/><br/>The award is given Mohinder Singh Syngle Education and Research Society for spreading quality education in the rural areas.