PM Modi urges teachers to address student behavioural challenges

…values such as the “dignity of labour” among children. For Professor Vinay Chamola of BITS Pilani, the interaction was particularly significant because of the Prime Minister’s emphasis on respecting every profession. “ What struck me most was the warmth of the interaction and his genuine curiosity about the different ways teachers were helping students learn — through models, competitions, digital platforms and other innovative approaches ,” Chamola said. He said one message that stayed with him was Modi’s emphasis on the dignity of every profession. Children, he said, can develop biases about different kinds of work from what they see around them, and…

…their interests without such prejudices. Professor Avlokita Agrawal of IIT Roorkee said the interaction was among her most memorable experiences and demonstrated the importance being given to teaching and learning. “ It is indeed one of the most memorable moments. Despite the busy schedule of the honorable PM, he has taken time to meet the teachers; this clearly shows the priority that he gives to teaching and learning ,” she said. For Agrawal, the Prime Minister’s emphasis on stakeholder engagement for sustainable development was particularly relevant to her own work. “I already try to engage society and people, and with this…