Teachers, education enthusiasts and civil society representatives from Shantirbazar and Belonia felicitated National Teachers Awardee Ranjan Debnath at Baikhora today. Debnath received the National Teachers Award 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on September 5 last.
Key Takeaways:
- National Teachers Award 2026 recipient Ranjan Debnath was felicitated at a programme in Baikhora on Sunday.
- Teachers and civil society members from Shantirbazar and Belonia honoured the school educator.
- Debnath credited his students, teachers and colleagues for his national recognition.
At a programme, Ranjan Debnath was felicitated in Baikhora today on October 4, as teachers, education enthusiasts and civil society representatives from Shantirbazar and Belonia gathered to honour his achievement.
Debnath is the Assistant Headmaster of PM SHRI Sabroom Girls’ Higher Secondary School. He recently received the prestigious National Teacher Award, bringing recognition to the teaching community of South Tripura.
The felicitation programme was jointly organised by members of the teaching fraternity, education enthusiasts and civil society from the Shantirbazar and Belonia sub-divisions.
Programme Begins with Tributes
The ceremony began with floral tributes to the portraits of Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar and poet Sukanta Bhattacharjee.
Debnath formally inaugurated the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The guests also watered plants at the venue. The activity conveyed a message of environmental awareness.
Teacher Krishnapada Debnath delivered the welcome address. He welcomed the guests and participants who gathered to mark Debnath’s national recognition.
Teachers Honour National Award Recipient
Pankaj Chakraborty, along with other teachers and education enthusiasts from Shantirbazar, felicitated Debnath with mementos and gifts.
Members of the teaching fraternity from Belonia also honoured him with tokens of appreciation and gifts.
Several prominent personalities attended the programme. Jiban Sheel, Ranjit Debnath and Bhajan Chowdhury were among those present.
The participation of teachers and civil society representatives from both sub-divisions added significance to the occasion. The gathering recognised Debnath’s achievement at the national level.
Debnath Credits Students and Colleagues
Speaking after the felicitation, Debnath said becoming an ideal teacher remains a difficult task. He added that he still has a long way to go before reaching that stage.
Debnath expressed deep gratitude to his school’s students, teachers and colleagues. He acknowledged their invaluable contribution to his journey towards receiving the National Teacher Award.
Debnath also said he has always tried to move forward by taking everyone along. His remarks underlined the importance of collective effort in his professional journey.
Award Brings Pride to South Tripura
Debnath received the Award from the President of India in New Delhi on September 5.
The national recognition has generated a sense of pride among the teaching community and civil society in South Tripura.
The Baikhora programme provided an opportunity for educators and members of civil society to publicly acknowledge his achievement and contribution to education.
Cultural Performances Mark Occasion
The programme brought together teachers, education officials, retired educators, social workers and civil society representatives.
Teacher Anukul Haldar, Education Department official Sachindra Tripura, retired teacher Ajit Majumder and social worker Tapan Chakraborty attended the event.
Besides, several education enthusiasts and civil society representatives also participated in the programme.
During the event, Biswajit Bhowmik and Antaripa Kar presented musical performances during the ceremony. Young children also entertained the audience with dance performances.
Felicitation Becomes a Moment of Pride
The programme honoured Debnath’s contribution to education and celebrated his national recognition.
Teachers, education enthusiasts and civil society members came together to acknowledge the significance of his Award.
