Sikkim: Education Department announces State Awards and Commendation Awards to teachers for 2020

The Education Department of Sikkim finalized the names of 23 best performing teachers for conferment of 15 Commendation Awards and 8 State Awards for the year 2020.

It has already been informed that due to the current pandemic situation in the State and the nation, the celebration of Teachers’ Day on September 05 will not take place in the manner as was done in earlier. The celebration this year will be in virtual mode only. Conferment of these awards will take place at a later date in a suitable event and the date for such an event will be communicated once decided.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri PS Tamang has congratulated all the awardees and has further mentioned that because of the hard work and outstanding performance of such dedicated and committed teachers, the State of Sikkim is able to perform better in the education sector. He has further expressed that these awards and commendations should inspire them to perform even better.

The Hon’ble Minister for Education Sri Kunga Nima Lepcha has expressed his congratulations and mentioned that being awarded is not only recognizing their efforts but also encouraging them in their all endeavours. He has further expressed his expectations that all other teachers will also get inspired by these awardee teachers.

The Additional Chief Secretary Sri GP Upadhyaya has also congratulated the awardee teachers. He has mentioned that apart from these 23 teachers at the national level, 02 more teachers have been awarded national awards for teachers which is a great achievement. He also thanked the panel of officers of the Department for a fair and rational selection and recommendation of award winners to the Government.

List of names receiving the Commendation Awards:

1. Ms Trinity Grace Lepcha (Primary Teacher)

   Teachers recieveing the State Awards:

   1. Mrs Pema Doma Bhutia (Primary Teacher) Adhampool JHS, East
   2. Mrs Indra Kala Sharma (Graduate Teacher, Arts) Lumsey JHS, East
   3. Mr Phigu Tshering Bhutia (Primary Teacher) Singpheng PS, West
   4. Mrs Deepa Allay (Graduate Teacher, Arts) Mangalbarey SSS, West
   5. Mr Mingma Sherpa (Primary Teacher) Lum PS, North
   6. Mrs Passang Doma Lepcha (Graduate Teacher, Arts) KGSSS, Kabi, North
   7. Mr Suk Bahadur Tamang (Headmaster) Politam PS, South
   8. Mrs Nevika Kafley (Primary Teacher) Bermiok Athing Rai Bdr. SSS, South