The Prime Minister shared an article by the Union Minister for Education, emphasizing India's tradition of valuing teachers, their crucial role in learners' development, and the prioritization of learners under the National Education Policy 2020.
On September 5, 2026, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared an article authored by the Union Minister for Education, Shri Pralhad Joshi. In his post, the Prime Minister noted that Joshi's article underscored India's longstanding tradition of valuing teachers as knowledge imparters. The minister further emphasized the teacher's crucial role in guiding learners from information to understanding and eventually wisdom. According to Joshi, this vital role is reflected in the deep respect accorded to teachers in India. Notably, the National Education Policy 2020 was highlighted as a significant stride in this regard, as it places the learner at the center of education.
The Prime Minister's Office also shared a tweet from PMO India that read: 'Union Education Minister Shri @JoshiPralhad writes that India's continuing tradition of celebrating teachers reflects the deep respect accorded to those who impart knowledge. He highlights the teacher's vital role in guiding the learner from information towards understanding and from understanding towards wisdom. The National Education Policy 2020, he says, represents a significant step in this direction, placing the learner at the centre of education.'
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