Karnataka teachers can now prefix ‘Tr’ to their names on the lines of ‘Dr’ and ‘Prof’

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressing a public meeting after launching the Praja Seva initiative at Kudligi in Vijayanagara district on Saturday. On Teachers’ Day, the Karnataka government has issued an order allowing use of prefix “Tr” before names of teachers, on the lines of “Dr” for doctors and “Prof” for professors.The order states that the decision is in recognition of teachers’ contribution to “progress and educational upliftment of society.” It highlights multiple contributions of teachers — ranging from career guidance and instilling confidence among students to upholding Constitutional values and building a scientific temper.Earlier in the day, speaking at the launch of the Praja Seva Department in Kudligi in Vijayanagara district on Saturday, which coincided with Teachers’ D