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Om Prakash Patidar (born 12-09-1977) is an Indian educator and science teacher based in Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. He is (or was) associated with Government Excellence Higher Secondary School, Shajapur.
Career and contributions
Patidar has employed modern teaching methods, using ICT to simplify science and make learning more engaging.
He also helped prepare a public biodiversity register for Shajapur, linking school education with local ecological awareness and community‑level environmental work.[1]
Under his guidance, many students from his school have participated — and achieved recognition — in state and national science fairs, exhibitions, seminars, and other academic events.
Recognition
In 2022, Patidar received the National Teacher Award in Delhi, granted by the President of India in recognition of his outstanding contribution to education.[2] In 2017, Patidar received the National ICT Award for Teachers in Delhi, granted by the Ministry Of Human Resource Development.[1] In 2019, Patidar received the State Level Teacher Award In Bhopal, granted by the Governor Of Madhya Pradesh.
He has also reportedly earned two state-level and two national-level honours over a career spanning more than fifteen years.
Publications
Patidar has authored four books aimed at promoting scientific thinking and environmental awareness among students:
- वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण
- वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण 2.0
- लोक जैव विविधता पंजी
- 4. प्रयास: एक पहल
Personal background
Early Life
Om Prakash Patidar hails from Ramdi village in Kalapipal tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Baijnath Patidar, is a farmer in the same village, and he has two sons: Hardik Patidar and Swastik Patidar. Patidar completed his higher secondary education in Shujalpur. [3]
Education
Patidar earned his master's degree in zoology from Vikram University in Ujjain.
Personal Life
He is married to Sangeeta Patidar.
Professional Career
Patidar serves as a science lecturer at the Government Excellence Higher Secondary School in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh. In 2022, he received the National Teachers' Award from President Droupadi Murmu for innovative teaching practices, including using ICT to simplify science and creating a public biodiversity register.[4]
Legacy and Impact
Through his blend of technology‑based teaching, local environmental awareness efforts (like the biodiversity register), and encouragement toward scientific temperament among students, Patidar has significantly contributed to raising the quality and relevance of school education in his district.
References
edit- "President Award for Teachers: Teacher Omprakash Patidar gave strength to teaching with help of information communication".[4]
- "Two Teachers from Madhya Pradesh Honoured with National Teachers Award" — Drishti IAS Current Affairs summary, 2022.[2]
- "Patidar of the district will get President's Award ..."[5]
- 1 2 "President Award for Teachers: शिक्षक ओमप्रकाश पाटीदार ने सूचना संचार के सहारे शिक्षण को दी 'ताकत'". Nai Dunia. September 5, 2022.
- 1 2 "Two Teachers from Madhya Pradesh Honoured with 'National Teachers Award'". Drishti IAS.
- ↑ Desk, India Today Web (September 5, 2022). "National Teachers Awards 2022: Full list of 46 teachers of India awarded today by the President". India Today.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 https://nationalawardstoteachers.education.gov.in/file/nat2022.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "Patidar of the district will get President's award, two teachers of the state are involved | शाजापुर का बढ़ेगा गौरव: जिले के पाटीदार को मिलेगा राष्ट्रपति पुरस्कार, प्रदेश के दो शिक्षक हैं शामिल - shajapur (MP) News | Dainik Bhaskar".
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