The Council for Skills and Competencies (CSC India) successfully organized the National Teachers Day Awards 2025 – Celebrating Excellence in Education on September 5 in a virtual ceremony, honoring exceptional educators from across the country. The event brought together leading academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to recognize outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership, and research.
Chief Guest Address
Prof. Dr. D. Rajya Lakshmi, Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Gurajada Vizianagaram (JNTU-GV), served as Chief Guest. In her keynote, she highlighted the transformative role of technical education in shaping India’s future and emphasized integrating modern technology with traditional teaching for global competitiveness.
Guests of Eminence
M. Kumar, Scientist-F / Associate Director at C-DAC Hyderabad, and Guest of Honour Pavan Chalamalasetti, CEO of Datively Inc., shared insights on innovation, leadership, and education for a digital era.
Awardees of the Teachers Day Awards 2025
• Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Leadership
o Prof. Dr. D. Rajya Lakshmi, Vice Chancellor, JNTU-GV
• Outstanding Leadership Legacy Award
o Dr. P.H.V. Sesha Talpa Sai, Principal, Avanthi Institute of Engineering and Technology
o Prof. JVR Ravindra, Principal, Vardhaman College of Engineering
• Best Principal Award
o Dr. V. Joshua Jaya Prasad, Principal, Gokul Group of Institutions
o Dr. Chittajallu Rama Krishna, Principal, Government Degree College, Ramachandrapuram
o Dr. Appa Rao Kandimalla, Principal, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (A)
o Dr. Udara Yedukondalu, Principal, MVR College of Engineering and Technology (A)
• Excellence in Leadership and Professional Development
o Dr. Gollapalli Naresh, Principal, Pragati Engineering College
o Prof. Mousmi Ajay Chaurasia, Professor, KL Education Foundation, Aziz Nagar
• Excellence in Student Placement and Career Development
o Dr. Tirupathi Venu Madha, Dean/Principal, Audisankara Deemed-to-be-University
o Dr. Vadhri Suryanarayana, Professor (AI&DS) & Dean, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
o Dr. M. Radhika Mani, Dean – Career Development Centre, Pragati Engineering College
• Excellence in Student Engagement
o Dr. Rafeeq Mohammed, Professor, KL University Hyderabad (Aziz Nagar Campus)
o Mr. Uriti Sri Venkatesh, Associate Professor, Sri Sivani College of Pharmacy
• Best Mentor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Success
o Mrs. Sushma Chennupati, Assistant Professor, Bapatla College of Pharmacy
o Mr. Bellamkonda Ravi Kumar, Lecturer, Govt. Degree College, Ramachandrapuram
o Dr. A.S. Vijaya Kumar, Lecturer in Botany, KTS Govt. Degree College, Rayadurg
o Dr. Sneha Bevinamarad, Professor & HoD, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
o Dr. P.N.E. Naveen, Lead – Industry Institute Engagement, NSR Institute of Technology
o Dr. Manjula Devarakonda Venkata, Professor – CSE, Pragati Engineering College
o Dr. J. Senthilkumar, Professor, Sona College of Technology
o Mr. Sashi Kanth Betha, Assistant Professor – CSE, Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women
o Dr. Challa Kishore Reddy, Professor – ME, Vikas Group of Institutions
o Ms. Prasuna Kantamaneni, Associate Professor – ECE, Vijaya Institute of Technology for Women
o Smt. Saka Daya Madhuri, Vice Principal, Dadi Veerunaidu College
o Mrs. Tai Swarna Latha, Lecturer, Sri Vani Degree & PG College
• Best Teacher in Technical/Vocational Training
o Dr. Bomma Ramakrishna, Professor & HoD (AIML), Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology
• Best Teacher of the Year – Excellence in Teaching
o Dr. Satyanarayana Talam, Professor & HoD, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
o Dr. Budireddi Siva Prasad, Professor & HoD – ECE, NS Raju Institute of Technology (A)
o Dr. Singothu Jhansi Rani, Associate Professor, Andhra University
o Dr. Uma Sankar Viriti, Vice Principal, Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
o Dr. V. Saikishore, Professor, Bapatla College of Pharmacy
o Smt. Venkateswari Gavini, Assistant Professor, Bapatla Women’s Engineering College
o Dr. P. Ajay Kumar Reddy, Associate Professor – ECE, Kuppam Engineering College
o Dr. Ravi Babu Thorlapati, Associate Professor – ECE, Miracle Educational Society Group of Institutions
o Shri M.V. Rajesh, HoD – CSE (DS), Pragati Engineering College
o Dr. S. Parvathi Vallabhaneni, Assistant Professor – IT, PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology
o Smt. Veerapaneni Durga Naga Subhashini, Vice Principal, TSR & TBK Degree College
o Mr. Buddha Hari Kumar, Assistant Professor, Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women
o Dr. Bhargavi Goparaju, Professor – CSE, RISE Krishna Sai Prakasam Group of Institutions
o Dr. Tummala Srinivasa Ravi Kiran, HoD – CSE, PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science
o Dr. Jhansi Vazram Bolla, Professor & HoD, Narasaraopeta Engineering College
o Mr. Karri Someswara Reddy, Principal, Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya Junior College
o Dr. Krishna Chaithanya Janapati, Dean (R&D), Vardhaman College of Engineering
o Dr. Swarna Latha Surakala, Assistant Professor – Pharmacy, GITAM School of Pharmacy
o Dr. Y. Prapurnachandra, Principal, Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy
o Dr. Moses Naripogula, Assistant Professor, Rayalaseema University
• Excellence in Research Contribution
o Dr. Guntupalli Jogi Naga Raju, Director (IR & Placements), JNTU-GV
o Dr. Anupama Baratam, Associate Professor & HoD, KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
o Dr. Rambabu Busi, Professor – ECE, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
o Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena, Researcher, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur
o Dr. E. Laxmi Lyida, Professor & Dean R&D, Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women (A)
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.
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.
CSC India is committed to shaping a skilled, innovative, and employable India. Through these strategic alliances, we have successfully implemented comprehensive digital literacy programs, skill development initiatives, virtual internship programs, and various capacity-building projects contributing to India’s educational and economic development.
The Teachers Day Awards 2025 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.
Website: www.cscindia.org.in
LinkedIn: CSC India Vizag
Twitter: @cscindia_vizag
Instagram: @cscindia_vizag
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