Guru Puraskar Foundation's objective is to engage teachers by identifying, appreciating and honoring Outstanding Teachers. Through this honor, Guru Puraskar wants the Teachers fraternity to realize that community recognizes their contributions, while also encouraging them to acquire qualities to be an effective teacher. Guru Puraskar is based on the principle: When You appreciate the good, the Good Appreciate. Outstanding Teachers are chosen to go on International and National Educational Tours. Further, it engages on inspiring and motivating teachers through a dedicated workshops in the process of selecting these teachers.

Around 80% of kids in India go to Government Schools. And 80% of these schools are in the rural areas. Hence long-term impact in education can only be achieved by invigorating the public education system. Various Government programs backed by progressive legislations have ensured that most kids are enrolled in schools. Efforts are afoot to improve infra-structure and facilities in schools across the country. The need of the hour is to improve learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness, across Government schools and Private schools. The most effective interventions are those that empower and enable Teachers. They are the crucial link in the teaching-learning eco-system.

The initiative has been operational with the Department of Public Instruction, Karnataka for over 17 years now and has impacted thousands of teachers. Over a hundred teachers have Videsha & Swadesha Yatras and become resourcepeople to build capacities among other teachers in schools.