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President Pratibha Patil will launch a portal which will act as a forum for teachers to know the best practices and update them in emerging areas on Friday. Patil will launch the portal here on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.

The primary aim of the portal designed by the National Knowledge Commission in association with the Azim Premji Foundation is to build knowledge, share knowledge and create a vibrant network of teachers.

“It will act as a forum to share best practices and support the creation of a body of knowledge to motivate teachers to access, apply and add value to existing knowledge,” said a release issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Besides, it will strengthen initiatives on teacher development and provide a forum for sharing and interaction for teachers outside the formal training environment.

The portal is the outcome of important ideas articulated by the National curriculum Framework-2005. This year, in all 320 teachers will receive awards from the President at the National Award Function tomorrow.

Of the 320 teachers, 82 are women teachers. Of all the recipients, nine teachers have been nominated under the Sanskrit category and five teachers from madrasas.