Visakhapatnam, The Council for Skills and Competencies (CSC) successfully held the Teachers Day Awards 2024 for Excellence in Education in a virtual ceremony on September 5, bringing together top educators, leaders, and policymakers from across the nation. This prestigious event recognized and celebrated the outstanding contributions of educators across various academic fields.
The event was graced by Shri. Lalmohan K S, Director of the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai, who served as the Chief Guest. In his inspiring keynote address, Shri Lalmohan K S highlighted the critical role of educators in nation-building and emphasized the importance of acknowledging their dedication to excellence in teaching and leadership.
Guest of Honor speeches were delivered by industry stalwarts, including Dr. Sanjay Vaid, CEO of Invocore and Former Director at Deloitte, Wipro, and HCL; Mr. Amol Bavadekar, Director of Consulting at Oracle; and Mr. EMV Prasad G, Director of Enterprise Architecture and Consulting, Banking and Financial Services, IBM. Each shared valuable insights on innovation, leadership, and the evolving educational landscape.
Throughout the ceremony, several distinguished educators were honored with awards, including Best Principal/Director Award, Excellence in Leadership and Professional Development, Best Teacher of the Year, Excellence in Research Contribution, and Innovative Curriculum Developer Award. The awardees were as below
The prestigious Honorary Fellowship for Academic Achievement presented to
· Dr. T.E. Gopala Krishna Murthy, Principal of Bapatla College of Pharmacy, received the award for his significant contributions to pharmacy education.
· Dr. P.H.V. Sesha Talpa Sai, Dean of R&D at Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, was recognized for his pioneering research work in engineering.
· Dr. Sanjay Vaid, CEO of Invocore and former director at Deloitte, Wipro, and HCL for his significant contributions to management and leadership expertise.
Outstanding Leadership Legacy Award presented to Dr. K S Narayanaswamy, Registrar, Reva University, Bangalore, and Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Leadership conferred to below
· Dr. M.A.V. Ramakrishna, Deputy Director of Training and Placement at the Department of Technical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh,
· Dr. C.V. Gopinath, Director of MITS Group of Institutions in Odisha
· Dr. Jaya Suma, Registrar of JNTU-GV Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
· Dr. V.S.K. Reddy, Vice Chancellor of Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, and
· Dr. Sumalatha Lingamgunta, Former Registrar of JNTU Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
The virtual ceremony was attended by a wide range of educators, policymakers, and industry experts, all of whom lauded CSC India for its continued efforts to recognize and reward excellence in education. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Y. Rammohan Rao, Senior Consultant at CSC India, who expressed deep gratitude to all participants, awardees, and guests for their invaluable contributions to the success of the event.
The Teachers Day Awards 2024 underscore CSC India’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and excellence in education. Through initiatives like these, the council aims to encourage educators to continue their vital work in shaping the future of the nation’s youth and preparing them to thrive in a dynamic and challenging world.
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