A government school in Sabroom has earned national recognition after its headmaster, Ranjan Debnath, received the National Teachers’ Award in New Delhi today on Teacher’s Day. President Droupadi Murmu handed over the award. His recognition highlights years of work focused on academic performance, technology-driven learning, sports and the overall development of nearly 700 girl students.
Key Takeaways:
- Sabroom PM SHRI Class XII Girls’ School headmaster Ranjan Debnath received the National Teachers’ Award from President Droupadi Murmu.
- The school has achieved strong academic results while expanding smart classrooms, robotics, VR, vocational education and sports facilities.
- The institution recorded a 100% Madhyamik pass rate in 2024-25 and a 92% Higher Secondary pass rate.
President of India Confers The Award
A government school headmaster from Tripura has earned national recognition for his contribution to education. Ranjan Debnath, headmaster of Sabroom PM SHRI Class XII Girls’ School, received the National Teachers’ Award from President Droupadi Murmu at a Teachers’ Day ceremony in New Delhi on Saturday.
The award puts the spotlight on Debnath’s work at the Sabroom institution, where academic performance has been combined with technology-based learning, vocational education, sports and co-curricular activities.
Addressing the ceremony, President Murmu said education is the most effective means of achieving equality of opportunity, an ideal guaranteed by the Constitution. She also credited teachers with helping India achieve a negligible primary school dropout rate.
The President appreciated teachers across the country for their contribution to the achievement.
From a 1960 School to a Modern Learning Centre
Established in 1960, Sabroom PM SHRI Class XII Girls’ School has expanded its facilities and academic programmes over the years.
The school now has smart classrooms, science laboratories and an Atal Tinkering Lab. It also offers access to a skill lab, robotics and virtual reality laboratories.
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Vocational education and self-defence training form part of the school’s wider learning programme. Students can also use the library and participate in organised sports training.
The expansion reflects an effort to move beyond conventional classroom-based education and provide students with practical and technology-oriented learning opportunities.
School Maintains Strong Academic Results
Academic performance remains another key feature of the institution.
The school recorded a 100 per cent pass rate in both Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic sessions.
It maintained a perfect Madhyamik pass rate in 2024-25. The Higher Secondary pass rate stood at 92 per cent during the same session.
These results have added to the school’s profile among government educational institutions in Tripura.
Nearly 700 Students Benefit
The school currently has nearly 700 girl students and operates with a limited number of teachers.
Alongside regular studies, students are encouraged to participate in sports, cultural programmes and other co-curricular activities.
This broader approach gives students opportunities to develop interests and skills outside the classroom. It also supports the school’s emphasis on overall student development.
Award Brings Pride to Sabroom
Debnath’s national honour has been welcomed in Sabroom and across Tripura. The recognition has drawn attention to the work of a government school in the state’s southern region.
Residents have expressed hope that the award will motivate more teachers to strengthen government education in the state.
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The recognition also highlights how teacher leadership, modern facilities and student-focused programmes can contribute to the development of government schools.
For Sabroom, Debnath’s National Teachers’ Award is both a personal achievement and a recognition of the efforts being made at the school he leads.