Chhattisgarh Governor Anusuia Uike on Sunday applauded the contribution of teachers in shaping a society said they play a key role in nation building.
She was addressing the state-level Teacher’s Day function at Darbar Hall of Raj Bhawan.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel presided over the function while Education Minister Premsai Singh and Parliamentary Secretary Dwarikadhish Yadav were present.
“The teachers bright light and lead students from darkness to enlightenment by imparting education,” the Governor said.
“The children are precious jewels of the country and the teachers have greater responsibility of carving out their life," she said.
The Governor said whatever she herself, the Chief Minister as well as Education Minister have achieved was only because of the discipline taught by their teachers.
The Governor appreciated the Chief Minister for opening Swami Atmanand English Medium Schools across the state and said this will enhance the quality of education.
She also hailed the work of the Education Department during the Covid-19 pandemic.