September 01, 2008 : A Spokesman of the Education department said here today that State level Teacher’s Day function would be held at Raj Bhawan on 5th September, 2008. He said that Smt. Prabha Rau, Governor would confer this year’s State Award upon four teachers of the state for their contribution in this field. Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister would be present on the occasion.He said that the awardee teachers include Dr. Shyam Singh, TGT, GSSS Bartu, Distt. Shimla, Shri Mast Ram Sharma (C&V) O.T, GSSS Chandi, Distt. Solan, Shri Sohan Lal Dogra C&V (D.M.) GMS Jandpur, Distt. Kangra, Shri Bhim Dutt, CHT, GPS Malgaon O/O BEEO Dadahu, Distt. Sirmour. They would be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 each besides Citation and Medal on the occasion, he added.
He further said that Government of India has selected four teachers of the State, Shri Hira Singh Negi, Shastri, GSSS Kanam, Distt. Kinnaur, Shri Bansi Ram Suman, PET, GSSS Sarkaghat, Distt. Mandi, Shri Ravinder Nath Pathak, Principal, GSSS Dehlan Distt. Una, Dr. Ramesh Sharma, TGT, GHS, Nanaon, Distt. Kangra for National Award for the year 2007. They would be honoured on 5th September, 2008 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, he informed.