Award for teachers instituted

Bhopal, July 19(UNI) Teachers putting in excellent work in the spheres of education and culture in Madhya Pradesh would be given ''Maharishi Ved Vyas National Award'' every year on the occasion of Guru Poornima.

The Rs one lakh award would be given by Culture department's Swaraj Sansthan, according to Culture Minister Laxmikant Sharma.

''The Culture department has decided to honour dedicated and committed teachers every year as they carry out important work of future building and also contribute in development of Indian culture and ethos'', Mr Sharma said at a function here yesterday.

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