Capable teachers can easily overcome the shortage of resources and it is very important that the teachers should maintain their dignity, said the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat while addressing a programme organised by the Prathemik Shiksha Sangh (PSS) at Survey of India auditorium on Thursday.
He said that it is important that the students are also imparted cultural values apart from education. “The foundation of a person's cultural values is laid in the primary life of an individual and these values come to fore when needed,'' he quipped.
The CM added that the role of teachers is of paramount importance in shaping future of a child and a capable teacher can overcome the shortage of resources.
Sharing his personal experiences Rawat remembered that at that time the schools lacked facilities and their teachers imparted education while working in tough conditions. He expressed his gratitude for his teachers. Highlighting the role of women in primary education he said that today about 80 percent primary teachers are women.
Rawat appreciated the female teachers for playing an important role in education apart from carrying the burden of family responsibilities. He assured that the government is committed to fulfill all decisions regarding welfare of teachers.
The programme was organised to felicitate the retired primary school teachers.
The general secretary of PSS Digvijay Singh Chauhan, Subhash Chauhnan and others were present on the occasion.