Former President of India Dr Pranab Mukherjee confers LPU’S ‘Transforming Education Awards
Former President of India Dr Pranab Mukherjee also launched 'Pranab Sir ki Pathsahala', his initiative to stay connected with students. Cash awards of Rs one crore in the form of teaching grants to schools, coaching centers; and, appreciation awards to teachers, mentors and students were bestowed upon. During his first 'Pathshala' with LPU students said: 'I appreciate the unique awarding approach of LPU. This innovative approach in the realms of education will certainly foster a supportive ecosystem in the propagation of quality education in the country. I feel these awards have now become a national celebration of creativity and innovation at and for grassroots.'
LPU Chancellor Ashok Mittal said, 'Awards are to recognize the devoted services of those who by going extra mile make unique difference in their students' lives'. Top 89 Schools & 29 Coaching Centers received teaching grants; whereas, 89 school teachers & students, 29 coaching institutes' mentors & students received awards. On this occasion Lovely Group Chairman, Mr. Ramesh Mittal; Chancellor LPU, Mr. Ashok Mittal and LPU Pro Chancellor Mrs Rashmi Mittal were also present.
To acknowledge the dedicated efforts of such best teachers and their schools, Lovely Professional University (LPU) as its Corporate Social Responsibility launched 'Transforming Education Awards' on Teachers day (5th September 2017). During 'Transforming Education Awards' voting process, students of different schools and coaching Institutes throughout India participated and gave credit by uploading a video about their teacher.
The videos were made available for voting. The response from the students, teachers and schools had been overwhelming with 3495 nominations, 6 Lakh+ votes and, 30 lakh+ views. LPU Chancellor Mr Ashok Mittal said, 'Realizing to the core that many schools and teachers of the country create intense impressions upon Indian students by leading them into bright careers ahead, we have decided to acknowledge such dedicated efforts on national level as per our CSR activity'.