NEW DELHI: Underlining that the status of women in any society is an important criterion for its development, President Droupadi Murmu Thursday said it is the responsibility of teachers and parents to educate children in such a way that they always behave in accordance with the dignity of women.
The respect of women should not be only in ‘words’ but also in ‘practice’, she said while conferring National Awards on teachers from across the country at a function held in New Delhi on Teachers’ Day.
The president advised teachers and students to have a global mindset and world-class skills. ”Great teachers build a great nation. Only teachers with a developed mindset can create citizens who will build a developed nation,” she said.
She expressed confidence that by inspiring students, the teachers will make India the knowledge hub of the world. She told the teachers that the generation of their students will create a developed India.
The president said that teachers have to prepare such citizens who are not only educated but also sensitive, honest and enterprising. She stated that moving ahead in life is success, but the meaning of life lies in working for the welfare of others. ”We should have compassion. Our conduct should be ethical. A successful life lies in the meaningful life. Teaching these values to the students is the duty of teachers.”
She said that teachers play the most important role in the success of any education system. Teaching is not just a job. It is a sacred mission of human development. If a child is not able to perform well, then the education system and teachers have a bigger responsibility.
She pointed out that often teachers pay special attention only to those students who perform well in exams. However, excellent academic performance is only one dimension of excellence. A child may be a very good sportsperson; some child might have leadership skills; another child enthusiastically participates in social welfare activities. The teacher has to identify the natural talent of each child and bring it out.
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Respect for women should not be in words but in practice: President Murmu
