Shillong: The Rotary Club of Shillong handed out the 2026 Rotary GyanJyoti Awards this past Friday evening. They picked five teachers for the honor. These educators earn recognition for building the future inside their classrooms. The club renamed the program from the old Rotary Nation Builder Awards to focus on those shaping responsible citizens.
The five winners include Deepak Barua, Rani War, Rajendra Khanal, Sanjeet Kumar Tiwari, and Matilda Passah. Each teacher received praise for nurturing the character and aspirations of their students. The Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. sponsored the event. They have backed this initiative for years.
East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal missed the ceremony due to sudden, unforeseen circumstances. The club still highlighted his work in the education sector. They specifically noted his projects including Super 25, A Day at the DC Office, Project Ka-Lawei, and ASPIRE. Organizers stated the awards celebrate those "who quietly build the nation’s future within their classrooms."
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