Mandi instructor gets National Teachers’ Award
Jagmohan Sharma, Fitter Instructor at Government Industrial Training Institute (Grade-A), Mandi, has been selected for the National Teachers’ Award 2026 for “Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development”.
His name features in the list of awardees released by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The achievement has brought national recognition to the institute as well as Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani and Director of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training Rohit Rathour congratulated Sharma and wished him continued success.
Sharma was earlier honoured with the State Teacher Award in 2025 by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. His latest national recognition marks another significant milestone in his professional career.
Institute Principal Engineer Ajesh Kumar congratulated Sharma and described the honour as a matter of pride for the institute and the state. Faculty members and staff also extended their congratulations and best wishes to him.
According to the Government notification, the National Teachers’ Award 2026 ceremony will be held on September 5 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The award carries a certificate, a medal and a cash prize of Rs 50,000.
The institute described the recognition as a prestigious acknowledgement of Sharma’s dedication, excellence and contribution to vocational education and training.
