The Best Teacher Award
In rural areas in Karnataka, India, government schools are the major sources of education. Yet, in recent years, an overwhelming number of them have been shut down due to poor management and growing efforts to privatize schools. Recognition of teachers and their efforts to improve rural schools is of primary importance to help preserve rural schools and promote rural school education.
Teachers play a major role in promoting education. Samatva Trust takes special consideration to recognize teachers who have made outstanding contributions to rural children education in order to encourage teachers in rural schools for their passion and efforts. Many rural teachers spend their entire life educating the children of villages. Teachers are given Samatva's “Best Teacher Award” for outstanding service and dedication to teaching in rural area schools. Teachers are selected based on how students and colleagues felt about them, their methodology of teaching, and their ability to inspire young minds. The award ceremony has been published by the popular daily newspaper in Karnataka, in recognition of the importance of the Best Teacher Awards.
Mr. Madhusudhan
September 2025
Mr. Madhusudhan helped promote innovative STEM education for in Government Higher Primary School, Hinkal, Mysuru.
"What Samatva is doing for rural schools is very critical. I am honored to receive this award," he said.
Mr. Venkatachala
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Mr. Venkatachala helped promote education for 17 years in Ganigamangala Ashrama schools, a remote tribal school where the only available transportation is by walk.
Ms. Anuradha
July 2017
Ms. Anuradha, principal of Hadhinaru Rural High School near Mysuru, was recognized for her dedication to improving the school.
"This is the first time I have received recognition. Thank you so much," she said in Kannada, a language that all rural kids in Karnataka speak.
Ms. Divyarani
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Ms. Divya Rani contributed to education in Indiganatha school, a remote school.
Mr. Umesh
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Mr. Umesha promoted education in Tholasikere school, a remote school.
Ms. Puttathayi
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Ms. Puttathayi has served as a dedicated teacher in Hondarabalu Elementary School for more than 14 years.