Karnataka Teachers Can Now Use 'Tr' Prefix, Says CM Shivakumar
The state said the two-letter prefix recognizes teachers' lifelong service, with nearly 4.5 lakh educators in Karnataka eligible to use it.
- On Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that teachers in the state can use the prefix 'Tr' before their names as a mark of respect for their contribution to society.
- The announcement coincides with Teachers' Day, which honors the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as the Government aims to recognize the lifelong service of educators.
- Nearly 4.5 lakh teachers across Karnataka can adopt this title, similar to professional designations like 'Prof', reflecting their professional status within society.
- Speaking at the launch of Praja Seva Abhiyan in Kudligi, Vijayanagara district, Shivakumar stated the cabinet approved the measure, describing teachers as pillars of the nation.
- Shivakumar noted that society recognizes teachers as 'God-like' figures, emphasizing that serving through education is equivalent to serving the Almighty, acknowledging the profession's selfless nature.
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A mark of respect: Karnataka allows teachers to use 'Tr' prefix
Karnataka has allowed teachers to use the prefix 'Tr' before their names from Teachers' Day. The move seeks to give educators formal professional respect and underline their role in shaping society.
Karnataka Teachers Can Now Use ‘Tr’ Prefix Before Names, Says CM DK Shivakumar | 📰 LatestLY
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced on the occasion of Teachers' Day that teachers in the state can now use the prefix 'Tr' before their names as a mark of respect for their contribution to society. 'A society that honours its teachers honours its own future,' he said. 📰 Karnataka Teachers Can Now Use ‘Tr’ Prefix Before Names, Says CM DK Shivakumar.
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