41 teachers get State-level best teacher awards

The Department of School Education and Literacy announced the list of awardees on Friday. | Image for representation | Photo Credit: ConceptualArt As many as 41 government primary, high school and PU college teachers, lecturers and principals have been honoured with best teacher awards for the year 2026-27.The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) announced the list of awardees on Friday (September 4). Women teachers will be awarded in the name of Savitribai Phule.The department has also announced the Malenada Gandhi HG Govinde Gowda Best School Awards for 2026. In the higher primary category, the Government Model Higher Primary School (MLA School), Haliyal, under Sirsi educational district, secured the honour. In the high school category, the Government High School, Karikatti, Savadatti Taluk, Belagavi district, has been selected for the State award.The awards will be presented by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday (September 5) at Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall. Published - September 04, 2026 08:50 pm IST