Teachers Continuous Professional Development Program Launched in Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh Through TheTeacherApp

Visakhapatnam, September 2, 2026: School Education and the District Administration, Visakhapatnam, in association with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, launched the Continuous Professional Development Program for Teachers through TheTeacherApp at Hotel Fortune Inn, Sree Kanya Road, Dwarka Nagar, Visakhapatnam.

The event brought together over 80 educators and focused on strengthening teachers' professional learning through technology-enabled resources, innovative pedagogical practices, and continuous capacity building.

The event was held in the esteemed presence of Shri. N. Prema Kumar, District Educational Officer, Visakhapatnam and Shri. Dr. Chandrasekhar, the Additional Project Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Visakhapatnam. Representing the Bharti Airtel Foundation was Mr. Manish K Jha, Regional Head and Sri Harsha, Chief Technology Officer, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Circle, Bharti Airtel.

Through TheTeacherApp, Bharti Airtel Foundation’s a free-for-life platform offering high-quality content and AI-enabled tools for teacher training and professional development, teachers can access self-paced professional development courses, expert-led webinars, AI-powered tools for lesson planning and assessment, classroom resource repositories, question banks, misconception documents, and opportunities to engage with a wider professional learning community.

Shri Ganta Srinivasa Rao Garu, Member of Legislative Assembly, Bheemili Constituency, welcomed the intervention and expressed his best wishes for the initiative.

Shri. N. Prema Kumar, District Educational Officer “Teachers are at the heart of transforming education and shaping the future of our children. Continuous professional development equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to respond to evolving classroom needs. Initiatives such as TheTeacherApp provide teachers with accessible opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth."

Shri. Dr. Chandrasekhar, Additional Project Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Visakhapatnam, said, "Strengthening the capacity of teachers is essential to improving the quality of education and learning outcomes. Technology-enabled platforms such as TheTeacherApp can support educators with relevant resources and continuous learning opportunities. This initiative reflects our collective commitment to empowering teachers and strengthening the education ecosystem in Visakhapatnam."

Mr. Manish K Jha, Regional Head, Bharti Airtel Foundation, said, "Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the learning journeys and futures of children. Through TheTeacherApp, we aim to support educators with continuous learning opportunities, practical classroom resources, and innovative digital tools that enable them to grow professionally and enhance student learning. We are grateful to Samagra Siksha Andhra Pradesh and the District Administration, Visakhapatnam, for their collaboration and commitment to advancing teacher professional development."

The program reaffirmed the shared commitment of School Education, the District Administration, Visakhapatnam, and the Bharti Airtel Foundation to strengthening teacher capacity and promoting quality education through continuous professional learning and the effective use of technology in classrooms.

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