Shikshak Parv 2021: 'Education should not only be inclusive, but equitable,' says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi has urged players at Olympics, Paralympics to inspire youngsters. "I urged them to visit at least 75 schools each during 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'," Modi said 

PM Narendra Modi said, "Our teachers do not consider their work as a mere profession, teaching for them is a human feeling, a sacred moral duty.

That is why, we do not have a professional relationship between the teacher and the children, but a family relationship.

And this relationship, this relationship is for the whole life." 

Talking about 'Nishtha' training programmes, PM Narendra Modi said, "In this rapidly changing era, our teachers also have to learn about new systems and techniques rapidly. Through 'Nishtha' training programs, the country is preparing its teachers for these changes." 

PM Narendra Modi said that the country is moving forward through digital education. Modi said, "The country is making technology like Talking Books and Audio Books a part of education. Education should not only be inclusive but should also be equitable." 

National Digital Educational Architecture (N-DEAR) will play a a big role in making it modern by eliminating inequality in education. Modi said, "As the UPI interface has revolutionised the banking sector, N-DEAR will act as a super connect between all academic activities." 

PM Narendra Modi said, "When the society does something together, then the desired results must be met. And you have seen that in the last few years, public participation is again becoming the national character of India." 

"In the last 6-7 years, due to the power of public participation, such works have been done in India, which no one could have imagined," Modi said. 

PM Narendra Modi has asked private sector to come forward and contribute in increasing the quality of education in government schools.

PM Narendra Modi said that Vidyanjali 2.0' will be a platform for the country's resolve of 'Sabka Prayas' with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'.  

PM Narendra Modi said, "From the formulation of NEP to implementation, there has been contribution of academicians, experts, teachers, at every level. You all deserve praise for this. Now we have to take this participation to a new level, we also have to involve the society in it." 

PM Narendra Modi, "The initiatives launched today will shape the future of the sector. One of the initiatives, School Quality Assessment & Assurance will not only make education competitive but will also make students future-ready."  

PM Narendra Modi congratulated the teachers who received National Awards. "You have worked under difficult circumstances. Your efforts are commendable: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the  inaugural conclave of Shiksak Parv," Modi said 

The theme of 'Shikshak Parv-2021' is 'Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from Schools in India', it noted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural conclave of 'Shikshak Parv' on September 7 via video-conferencing and will also launch multiple key initiatives in the education sector.