TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that 21st century will be shaped by societies that accord topmost importance to education, research, and innovation and urged teachers to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in technology and connect students with the technological trends.
In an e-mail letter to lakhs of teachers on Teachers’ Day, Modi paid tributes to former President S. Radhakrishnan and said teachers inspire as well as inform, educate and enlighten. Radhakrishnan’s birthday is celebrated as Teachers’ Day.
In his e-mail, Modi mentioned tremendous influence of teachers on the lives of children, and added that the values inculcated by them stay with the students for a lifetime. Modi quoted former President A.P.J Abdul Kalam, who had said: “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre and future of an individual.” According to an official release, Modi said 21st century will be shaped by societies that accord topmost importance to education, research, and innovation.
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