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CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar

The scheme aims to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the state and to honour those teachers who through their commitment and industry have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar” was launched by the Directorate of Education, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the state and to honour those teachers who through their commitment and industry have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students. The scheme provides State Awards to Teachers, with each award consisting of a cash amount of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) and a citation.

Benefits

₹1.0 L

Cash Award: ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh).

Citation: Provided with each award.

Total 10 Awards:

Primary Teacher: Two Awards (One in each District).
Secondary Teacher: Four Awards (Two in each District).
High School Headmaster: Two Awards (One in each District).
Higher Secondary Teacher: One Award (One in entire State).
Higher Secondary Principal: One Award (One in entire State).

*The recipients will be felicitated at the hands of the Chief Minister of Goa during the Teacher’s Day function.

*The selected teachers will have to make a presentation before the State Level Committee.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Recent Passport Size Photograph (Duly Attested By The Gazetted Officer On The Backside Of The Photograph).
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Disability Certificate (Required If Applying For Differently Abled Category, Must Show More Than 40% Disability).
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Abstracts (Required If Innovative Ideas For Raising Quality Of Education Were Introduced).
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Portfolio (Shall Include Relevant Supporting Material Such As Documents, Tools, Reports Of Activities, Field Visits, Photographs, Audios Or Videos).
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Undertaking By The Applicant (Certifying That All Submitted Information/Data Is True).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1:

The applicant must visit the official website of the Directorate of Education at www.education.goa.gov.in and take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
The prescribed forms and guidelines are also available at the office of the respective Taluka Assistant District Education Inspectors (ADEI’s) and Educational Zones.

Step 2:

The applicant must complete Part I (Mandatory) and Part II (If applicable) of the form.
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Inspectors (ADEI’s) and Educational Zones.

Step 3:

The applicant must submit the completed application and portfolio by hand directly to the respective Zonal Head.
The registration for self-nominations for the 2024-25 cycle is accepted from June 24, 2025, to July 31, 2025. Submission must occur at all Educational Zones located at Panaji, Mapusa, and Margao.

Help & Support/Grievance Redressal

The Directorate of Education, Alto - Porvorim, Bardez - Goa, can be contacted via Email at dir-educ.goa@nic.in or by Fax at 0832-2416136. Telephone numbers are 0832-2416023, 2416033.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0 L