Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Karnataka to recruit teachers to fill vacancies
The education minister of Karnataka, Madhu Bangarappa, said the government will soon start hiring 18,000 new teachers, including those for physical education.
He also mentioned that teachers won't be moved to new schools during the school year.
The minister talked about a very old school in Shivamogga that needs more teachers and promised to help.
He also said the government is looking into giving money to private schools that need it.
There are also some changes coming to the rules about education.
The minister and another leader, Belur Gopalakrishna, talked about the Congress party needing to make decisions about who will be in the government and when.
Karnataka to recruit 18,000 teachers, including physical education teachers, to address shortages.
Teacher transfers will not occur during the academic year.
Minister promises immediate action to resolve teacher shortage at a historic school in Shivamogga.
Proposal for financial support to unaided school associations sent to the Chief Minister.
Two education-related bills to be tabled during the upcoming Belagavi winter session of the Assembly.
- Who
- Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa
- What
- Announced recruitment of 18,000 teachers and addressed various educational and political issues
- When
- During a speech at Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat premises on Friday
- Where
- Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To address the acute shortage of physical education teachers and other educational issues
- Minister
- Madhu Bangarappa
- Recruitment
- 18,000 teachers, including physical education teachers
- Transfer Process
- Underway, but no relocations during academic year
- School Mentioned
- Historic school in Durgigudi, Shivamogga
- Protest Addressed
- Unaided school associations seeking financial support
- Upcoming Bills
- Two education-related bills to be tabled in Belagavi winter session
- Congress Leadership
- Decisions on cabinet expansion and reshuffle pending
- MLA's Appeal
- Belur Gopalakrishna urges quick resolution of internal differences