Honoring the Founders of KLE Society

Quick summary:

• KLE Academy of Higher education and Research (KAHER) celebrated Teachers’ Day recently, coinciding wiht the birth anniversary of educationist and former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
• The Kannada Balaga of KAHER organized a tribute to the founders of KLE Society, known as Saptarshis, with puja rituals.
• Arun Jamkar, former Vice-Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in Nashik, was the event’s chief guest.

– He highlighted the importance of faculty contributing to research in areas like science,technology,artificial intelligence and promoting ethical teaching practices.
– Certificates were distributed to teachers and students who won various awards during the festivity.

• Best Teachers Award winners from KAHER constituent units were felicitated.

– Sanjiv Kumar from KLE Institute of Physiotherapy received the title “Teacher of Teachers.”

• Attendees included Vice-Chancellor Nitin M. Gangane, Registrar M.S. Ganachari, Deputy Registrar Tejashri Pradhan, faculty members, students and othre guests.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
Teachers’ Day celebrations at institutions like KLE Deemed University reflect India’s cultural emphasis on respecting educators and thier role in shaping society. Honoring historical figures such as Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan reinforces national values tied to education and intellectual growth.The focus on research areas such as artificial intelligence underscores a forward-looking approach for academia in India-a necessity given global advancements in emerging technologies.

The remarks by Arun jamkar about instilling ethics and values align well with India’s broader educational goals but highlight challenges related to mentorship quality in higher education systems nationwide. Such initiatives also signal growing recognition for excellence among educators via awards like “Teacher of Teachers,” potentially motivating faculty further while showcasing India’s investment into fostering thought leadership across diverse academic fields.

Published: September 10th 2025 | Read more