Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda honored 181 high-performing students at the 'Pratibha Puraskar' ceremony. Exceptional achievers, including a perfect SSLC scorer, were awarded tablets, medals, and certificates.

  • Pratibha Puraskar organized by Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Zilla Panchayat.
  • 181 meritorious students received medals, certificates, and mementos.
  • Top performers in SSLC and PU were awarded tablets as special recognition.
  • Minister urged citizens to use eco-friendly idols for upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi.

In a significant ceremony held in the city on Saturday, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda felicitated 181 high-performing students for their academic excellence. The event, titled 'Pratibha Puraskar', was organized under the Nammuru Hemme programme by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) in collaboration with the Bengaluru Urban District Zilla Panchayat.

The ceremony celebrated exceptional academic milestones, highlighted by a student who achieved a perfect score of 625 out of 625 in the SSLC examination. To encourage further digital learning, the top five SSLC performers and the top three PU achievers were presented with tablets as special recognition. All 181 awardees were honored with certificates, medals, and mementos for their dedication.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that institutional recognition of academic excellence plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of meritocracy within urban education systems. By providing hardware like tablets, the government is simultaneously addressing the digital divide and rewarding intellectual rigor.

Scoring more than 99% is no ordinary achievement; it reflects years of discipline, hard work, and perseverance.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Gowda emphasized that such high levels of achievement are the result of sustained effort. He noted that it is the collective responsibility of society to celebrate and nurture such immense talent to build a stronger future.

The 'Pratibha Puraskar' was specifically designed for Bengaluru residents who excelled in SSLC, PU, and Central-syllabus examinations. The eligibility criteria were stringent: students needed to score 621 or above in SSLC, 596 or above in PU, or 496 or above in Class 10 and 12 under the Central syllabus to qualify for the honor.

Call for Eco-Friendly Celebrations

Following the felicitation, Minister Byre Gowda turned his attention to the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. In a proactive move toward environmental conservation, he urged the public to avoid using Plaster of Paris (POP) idols, which pose a significant threat to the city's water bodies. "Celebrate the festival in a way that is good for our city," he remarked, appealing to civic responsibility.

The Minister also addressed concerns regarding noise pollution. Regarding the use of DJs and loud music during festivities, he announced that he would convene a meeting with the city police department to issue formal directions to ensure public order and minimize disturbance.

Did You Know?: The recognition program targets students across different curricula, including both State and Central syllabi, to ensure inclusivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Who organized the Pratibha Puraskar program?
Answer: The program was organized by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) in association with the Bengaluru Urban District Zilla Panchayat.

Question 2: What special prizes were given to the top achievers?
Answer: The top five SSLC and top three PU performers were awarded tablets to support their continued education.