B. Venkata Rao, a physics teacher from Srikakulam district, was honored with the CV Raman-Madam Curie award in Guntur. The award, presented by former MLC K.S. Lakshmana Rao, recognizes Mr. Rao's dedication to imparting practical knowledge through experiments at Vadada Zilla Parishad High School. The KVR Jayalakshmi Educational Trust established the award to encourage meritorious teachers.