June 10, 2009 :An official Spokesman said here today that applications have been invited from the eligible teachers for the grant of State/National Awards to school teachers/Headmaster/Lecturer and Principal of school cadre who have put in maximum 20 years service in Govt. Schools are eligible to apply.
He said that teachers whose names were recommended in previous can be considered again if they are otherwise eligible. The last date for receipt of application on the prescribed proforma in 10.7.2009 in the Directorate of Elementary Education Shimla, he informed. He said that no case shall be accepted after this date adding that all applications should be submitted through respective Deputy Director who shall make this recommendation before forwarding the same to the Directorate.
He further stated that the detailed instructions in this regard have been sent to all the Deputy Directors Higher/Elementary Education/Principal DIETs and Block Elementary Education Officers. The desirous candidates can obtain the proforma from these offices and submit complete application alongwith necessary document on or before 10.7.2009 to Directorate of Elementary Education, H.P., Shimla-1, he said.