In a significant move to enhance the educational landscape in Karnataka, the government will commence the recruitment of 52,000 guest teachers starting June 2024. This announcement was made by Madhu Bangarappa, the Minister for School Education and Literacy, during a visit to Shivamogga. The initiative will kick off with the launch of the Karnataka Public School (KPS) program, which is set to establish 1,000 institutions across the state, including 19 in Shivamogga. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to inaugurate the KPS initiative on June 1, 2024. Each KPS institution will receive an allocation of ₹3.5 crore (approximately $420,000 USD) to support its establishment and operations. The KPS model has garnered attention beyond Karnataka, with officials from the Telangana Education Department visiting Bengaluru to study its implementation as they plan to develop the Telangana Public Schools. Bangarappa emphasized that improvements have been made within the Education Department, evidenced by a 6.4% increase in the number of SSLC students securing first class in the 2026 examinations, indicating a positive trend in educational quality.