GENERAL5 Sept 2026
Karnataka teachers can use 'Tr' prefix before names: Shivakumar
On Teachers' Day, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that teachers in the state can now use the prefix 'Tr' before their names. This mark of respect is similar to titles like 'Dr' for doctors, 'Er' for engineers, and 'Prof' for professors. The move honours teachers' role in building every professional and shaping society's future. Teachers in Karnataka can start using it from today.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the 'Tr' prefix on Teachers' Day.
- Teachers in Karnataka can use 'Tr' before their names, just like 'Dr' for doctors or 'Er' for engineers.
- India has over one crore teachers, including nearly 4.5 lakh teachers in Karnataka.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a teacher in Karnataka, you can now start using 'Tr' before your name as a mark of respect.
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