Telangana government-school teacher Bompelly Bhavani is among the 48 recipients of the National Teachers’ Awards 2026. Her work at MPPS Girls Gandhari helped increase enrolment from around 40 to 130 students, while her 1,336 teaching videos crossed 57 crore views. From play-based learning and digital pedagogy to community outreach and coaching rural students, Bhavani’s journey reflects how teachers are expanding their role beyond classrooms. The article also profiles the other educators recognised nationally for transforming school education.
