Visakhapatnam, September 5, 2025 – The Council for Skills and Competencies (CSC India) successfully hosted the National Teachers Day Awards 2025 – Celebrating Excellence in Education through a virtual ceremony. The prestigious event brought together eminent academicians, education leaders, and policymakers from across India to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions in teaching, leadership, mentorship, research, and student development.
Distinguished Guests
The ceremony was graced by Prof. Dr. D. Rajya Lakshmi, Vice Chancellor of JNTU-GV, Vizianagaram, who attended as the Chief Guest. In her keynote address, she emphasized the role of technical education in building India’s future and the importance of blending traditional pedagogy with modern technologies to prepare students for the digital era.
The event also featured:
Guest of Eminence: Mr. M. Kumar, Scientist-F / Associate Director, C-DAC Hyderabad
Guest of Honour: Mr. Pavan Chalamalasetti, CEO, Datively Inc.
Both dignitaries stressed innovation, adaptability, and leadership as the cornerstones of excellence in education.
Awards and Recognitions
🌟 Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Leadership
Prof. Dr. D. Rajya Lakshmi – Honored for nearly three decades of academic service, mentoring research scholars, promoting women’s empowerment, and raising the global profile of Indian higher education.
🌟 Outstanding Leadership Legacy Award
Dr. P.H.V. Sesha Talpa Sai, Principal, Avanthi Institute of Engineering and Technology – Recognized for pioneering research in engineering.
Prof. JVR Ravindra, Principal, Vardhaman College of Engineering – Honored for his academic leadership and contribution to institutional growth.
🌟 Best Principal Award
Dr. V. Joshua Jaya Prasad – Gokul Group of Institutions
Dr. Chittajallu Rama Krishna – Government Degree College, Ramachandrapuram
Dr. Appa Rao Kandimalla – Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
Dr. Udara Yedukondalu – MVR College of Engineering and Technology
🌟 Excellence in Leadership and Professional Development
Dr. Gollapalli Naresh – Pragati Engineering College
Prof. Mousmi Ajay Chaurasia – Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
🌟 Excellence in Student Placement and Career Development
Dr. Tirupathi Venu Madha – Audisankara Deemed-to-be University
Dr. Vadhri Suryanarayana – Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
Dr. M. Radhika Mani – Pragati Engineering College
🌟 Excellence in Student Engagement
Dr. Rafeeq Mohammed – Professor, KL University Hyderabad (Aziz Nagar Campus)
Mr. Uriti Sri Venkatesh – Associate Professor, Sri Sivani College of Pharmacy
🏅 Best Mentor Award – Outstanding Contribution to Student Success
Recognizing educators who have gone beyond teaching to guide, inspire, and mentor students:
Mrs. Sushma Chennupati – Assistant Professor, Bapatla College of Pharmacy
Mr. Bellamkonda Ravi Kumar – Lecturer, Govt. Degree College, Ramachandrapuram
Dr. A. S. Vijaya Kumar – Lecturer in Botany, KTS Govt. Degree College, Rayadurg
Dr. Sneha Bevinamarad – Professor & HoD, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Dr. P. N. E. Naveen – Lead, Industry Institute Engagement, NSR Institute of Technology
Dr. Manjula Devarakonda Venkata – Professor Pragati Engineering College
Dr. J. Senthilkumar – Professor, Sona College of Technology
Mr. Sashi Kanth Betha – Assistant Professor Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women
Dr. Challa Kishore Reddy – Professor (Mechanical Engineering), Vikas Group of Institutions
Ms. Prasuna Kantamaneni – Associate Professor , Vijaya Institute of Technology for Women
Smt. Saka Daya Madhuri – Vice Principal, Dadi Veerunaidu College
Mrs. Tai Swarna Latha – Lecturer, Sri Vani Degree and P.G. College
🏆 Best Teacher of the Year – Excellence in Teaching
This award celebrated educators who set benchmarks in teaching excellence, student learning, and academic innovation:
Dr. Satyanarayana Talam – Professor & HoD, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
Dr. Budireddi Siva Prasad – Professor & HoD , N.S. 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 , Kuppam Engineering College
Dr. Ravi Babu Thorlapati – Associate Professor , Miracle Educational Society Group of Institutions
Shri M. V. Rajesh – HoD (CSE–DS), Pragati Engineering College
Dr. S. Parvathi Vallabhaneni – Assistant Professor (IT), Prasad V. Potluri 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 RISE Krishna Sai Prakasam Group of Institutions
Dr. Tummala Srinivasa Ravi Kiran – HoD (Computer Science), Parvathaneni Brahmayya 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) & Associate Professor , 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
🌟 Excellence in Research Contribution
Dr. Guntupalli Jogi Naga Raju – Director (Industrial Relations & Placements), JNTU-GV, Vizianagaram
Dr. Anupama Baratam – Associate Professor & HoD, KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Rambabu Busi – Professor , Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena – Researcher, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur
Dr. E. Laxmi Lyida – Professor & Dean (R&D), Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women
Event Highlights
The ceremony drew an audience of educators, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers who commended CSC India’s efforts in fostering academic excellence and professional growth.
The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr. Y. Rammohan Rao, Senior Consultant at CSC India, who expressed gratitude to all the guests, participants, and awardees for their contributions.
About CSC India
The Council for Skills and Competencies (CSC India) is a non-profit industry body registered with DARPAN – NITI Aayog and certified under ISO 9001:2015. CSC India partners with leading organizations such as Futureskills Prime (MeitY–NASSCOM), NEN, NIELIT, AMTZ, MSME, Wadhwani Foundation, AICTE, and APSCHE.
Key Milestones:
Collaboration with 120 universities and 971 institutions
Training of 1.21 lakh students and 1,800 faculty mentors in emerging technologies
Facilitation of 21,000+ internships, including virtual opportunities
Implementation of the Experiential Project-Based Learning (EPBL) model across multiple states
The National Teachers Day Awards 2025 reinforced CSC India’s mission to inspire educators, empower learners, and strengthen India’s knowledge economy. 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.
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