BeLa Honours 130 Educators with Teacher Awards in Belagavi

Ahead of National Teachers' Day celebrations, Belagavi Ladies (BeLa), a local community organization, hosted a major felicitation ceremony to honour 130 outstanding school and college teachers from across Belagavi district. The event was held at the Foundry Cluster auditorium in Belagavi, bringing together educators, civic figures, and community leaders to recognize the invaluable contribution of teachers to society. The awardees were chosen through a rigorous selection process following a public nomination call that received 1,098 applications from primary, high school, and pre-university teachers across the region. A specialized evaluation committee reviewed the credentials and impactful initiatives of the nominees before finalizing the 130 award recipients. Renowned Bollywood actor Sudesh Berry attended the ceremony as the chief guest alongside BeLa Chief Executive Officer Lakshmi Khilari. Together, they presented the mementos and certificates of appreciation to the honoured educators. Addressing the gathering, speakers commended the dedicated role played by rural and urban teachers in mentoring young minds, overcoming infrastructure hurdles, and fostering educational growth in North Karnataka. For residents and students in Belagavi taluk, the initiative underscores the community’s appreciation for educators who shape local talent. Events like the BeLa Teachers' Day Awards highlight the importance of recognizing grassroots teaching excellence and inspiring public support for educational development in the region.