Prefixes ‘Er.’ for engineers and ‘Lr.’ for lecturers sought
A Congress MLC in Karnataka has requested the state government to officially recognize engineers and lecturers by allowing them to use the prefixes 'Er.' and 'Lr.' respectively. This proposal follows a recent government decision to allow teachers to use the 'Tr.' prefix.
Why it matters
The request reflects a broader cultural push for professional recognition and status within the Indian academic and technical workforce.
In light of the Karnataka government’s decision to allow teachers to use the prefix ‘Tr.’ before their names, B.S. Shivanna, Congress MLC, has urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to extend similar formal recognition to engineers and lecturers.
“Honouring teachers with formal professional recognition is a laudable step towards elevating the dignity of the teaching community in our State. In line with this initiative, I request the government to extend similar formal recognition to two other key professions that drive Karnataka’s growth, innovation and academic standing,” he said in a letter addressed to the Chief Minister.
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