Visakhapatnam, September 5, 2025 - the Council for Skills and Competencies (CSC India) hosted its grand National Teachers Day Awards 2025, an inspiring virtual celebration honoring the brilliance and dedication of India’s educators. The event paid tribute to those shaping the future through teaching, research, leadership, and mentorship.
Chief Guest Prof. Dr. D. Rajya Lakshmi, Vice Chancellor of JNTU-GV, delivered a powerful keynote on blending pedagogy with digital innovation, while M. Kumar (C-DAC Hyderabad) and Pavan Chalamalasetti (CEO, Datively Inc.) joined as Guests of Eminence and Honour, highlighting the importance of innovation-driven education.
🌟 Honouring Icons of Education
The spotlight first shone on Prof. Dr. D. Rajya Lakshmi, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Leadership, a testament to her decades-long journey of academic excellence, women’s empowerment, and global vision for Indian education.
In the realm of enduring influence, the Outstanding Leadership Legacy Award was conferred upon Dr. P.H.V. Sesha Talpa Sai of Avanthi Institute of Engineering and Technology for his pioneering research, and Prof. JVR Ravindra of Vardhaman College of Engineering for his remarkable leadership and management expertise.
🏫 Principals Who Redefined Leadership
The Best Principal Award celebrated the stellar leadership of:
Dr. V. Joshua Jaya Prasad (Gokul Group of Institutions), a champion in mechanical engineering innovations.
Dr. Chittajallu Rama Krishna (Govt. Degree College, Ramachandrapuram), a visionary in digital learning transformation.
Dr. Appa Rao Kandimalla (Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering), with decades of teaching and research excellence.
Dr. Udara Yedukondalu (MVR College of Engineering & Technology), known for accreditation milestones and large-scale job melas.
The Excellence in Leadership & Professional Development Award went to Dr. Gollapalli Naresh (Pragati Engineering College), a prolific researcher and administrator, and Prof. Mousmi Ajay Chaurasia (KL University, Aziz Nagar), a globally experienced scholar with international collaborations.
In shaping careers, the Excellence in Student Placement & Career Development Award recognized Dr. Tirupathi Venu Madha (Audisankara University), Dr. Vadhri Suryanarayana (Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering), and Dr. M. Radhika Mani (Pragati Engineering College).
🎓 Teachers and Mentors who Inspire Generations
Excellence in Student Engagement was awarded to Dr. Rafeeq Mohammed (KL University Hyderabad) and Mr. Uriti Sri Venkatesh (Sri Sivani College of Pharmacy) for igniting learning curiosity.
The Best Mentor Award shone the spotlight on a remarkable group of educators who nurture future leaders:
Mrs. Sushma Chennupati (Bapatla College of Pharmacy),
Mr. Bellamkonda Ravi Kumar (Govt. Degree College, Ramachandrapuram),
Dr. A.S. Vijaya Kumar (KTS Govt. Degree College, Rayadurg),
Dr. Sneha Bevinamarad (MNR Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital),
Dr. P.N.E. Naveen (NSR Institute of Technology),
Dr. Manjula Devarakonda Venkata (Pragati Engineering College),
Dr. J. Senthilkumar (Sona College of Technology),
Mr. Sashi Kanth Betha (Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women),
Dr. Challa Kishore Reddy (Vikas Group of Institutions),
Ms. Prasuna Kantamaneni (Vijaya Institute of Technology for Women),
Smt. Saka Daya Madhuri (Dadi Veerunaidu College), and
Mrs. Tai Swarna Latha (Sri Vani Degree & PG College).
Together, they embody the spirit of mentorship, guiding countless students toward success.
The Best Teacher in Technical/Vocational Training was proudly presented to Dr. Bomma Ramakrishna (Swarnandhra College of Engineering & Technology), a specialist in AI & ML education.
The coveted Best Teacher of the Year – Excellence in Teaching celebrated a galaxy of academic stars:
Dr. Satyanarayana Talam, Professor & HoD, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
Dr. Budireddi Siva Prasad, Professor & HoD – ECE, NS Raju Institute of Technology (A)
Dr. Singothu Jhansi Rani, Associate Professor, Andhra University
Dr. Uma Sankar Viriti, Vice Principal, Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. V. Saikishore, Professor, Bapatla College of Pharmacy
Smt. Venkateswari Gavini, Assistant Professor, Bapatla Women’s Engineering College
Dr. P. Ajay Kumar Reddy, Associate Professor – ECE, Kuppam Engineering College
Dr. Ravi Babu Thorlapati, Associate Professor – ECE, Miracle Educational Society Group of Institutions
Shri M.V. Rajesh, HoD – CSE (DS), Pragati Engineering College
Dr. S. Parvathi Vallabhaneni, Assistant Professor – IT, PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Smt. Veerapaneni Durga Naga Subhashini, Vice Principal, TSR & TBK Degree College
Mr. Buddha Hari Kumar, Assistant Professor, Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women
Dr. Bhargavi Goparaju, Professor – CSE, RISE Krishna Sai Prakasam Group of Institutions
Dr. Tummala Srinivasa Ravi Kiran, HoD – CSE, PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science
Dr. Jhansi Vazram Bolla, Professor & HoD, Narasaraopeta Engineering College
Mr. Karri Someswara Reddy, Principal, Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya Junior College
Dr. Krishna Chaithanya Janapati, Dean (R&D), Vardhaman College of Engineering
Dr. Swarna Latha Surakala, Assistant Professor – Pharmacy, GITAM School of Pharmacy
Dr. Y. Prapurnachandra, Principal, Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy
Dr. Moses Naripogula, Assistant Professor, Rayalaseema University
Each one was praised for their relentless passion, innovative teaching, and contributions to student empowerment.
🔬 Driving Research Excellence
The Excellence in Research Contribution Award honoured outstanding research leaders:
Dr. Guntupalli Jogi Naga Raju (JNTU-GV, Vizianagaram),
Dr. Anupama Baratam (KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences),
Dr. Rambabu Busi (Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering),
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena (Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur), and
Dr. E. Laxmi Lyida (Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women).
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Mr. Y. Rammohan Rao, Senior Consultant at CSC India, who applauded the winners and guests for making this celebration of excellence truly memorable.
The Teachers Day Awards 2025 reaffirmed CSC India’s mission: to champion innovation, leadership, and excellence in education while inspiring educators to continue shaping the nation’s youth.
Event Highlights
The ceremony was attended by a diverse audience of educators, industry leaders, and policymakers, who lauded CSC India’s continuous efforts in fostering a culture of excellence in education. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Y. Rammohan Rao, Senior Consultant at CSC India, who expressed gratitude to all awardees, guests, and participants.
ABOUT CSC INDIA
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The Council for Skills and Competencies (CSC India) is a distinguished non-profit industry body registered with DARPAN - NITI Aayog, Government of India, and certified under ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards.
CSC India has established strategic collaborations and partnerships with prominent national organizations including:
Futureskills Prime - A Joint Initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITy), Government of India and NASSCOM
National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN)
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ)
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Wadhwani Foundation
National Internship Portal - All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)
In our journey, we have:
Built collaborations with 120 universities and 971 institutions.
Delivered training for SC/ST communities in emerging technologies.
Implemented the Experiential Project-Based Learning (EPBL) model across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
Facilitated over 21,000 internships, including virtual internships with industry leaders.
Our impact speaks for itself:
More than 1.21 lakh students trained in soft skills and emerging technologies, and nearly 1,800 faculty members trained as mentors for the next generation.
The National Teachers Day Awards 2025 reaffirm CSC India’s mission to nurture innovation, leadership, and professional excellence in education, inspiring educators to empower the next generation of learners and leaders.
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