Modi writes to teachers, urges them to connect students with tech trends
New Delhi, Sep 5 : 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.
"Needless to say, this makes the role of our teachers extremely vital. I am sure you are keeping up-to-date with the latest advances in technology and further connecting your students with the technological trends," Modi wrote in his letter to teachers.
He mentioned some of the efforts that the government is undertaking to bring about "a paradigm shift" in the education sector.
"Thanks to the monumental efforts of teachers like you, the focus has successfully shifted from outlays to outcomes, from teaching to learning. The emphasis on skill development has received a significant push due to the Atal Tinkering Labs. Numerous universities are being set up across India so that no youngster is denied the joys of quality education," he said.
Noting that October 2 will mark the start of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, Modi exhorted the teaching community to take the lead in furthering the thoughts and noble ideals of the Father of Nation in an innovative manner among the students.
He appreciated the "stupendous role of the teaching community in strengthening the Swachh Bharat Mission."
Referring to his vision of a New India by 2022, when the country will mark 75 years of freedom, Modi urged the teaching community to devote the coming four years towards fulfilling the dreams and vision of those who gave their lives for our freedom.
"I urge you to focus on any issue close to your heart, mobilise local communities and make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. This would be a fitting tribute to our freedom fighters and further the resolve to build a New India," he said.
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Ladakh leaders welcome Wangchuk's release, demand others' freedom
New Delhi (PTI): Leaders from Ladakh on Saturday welcomed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's release from Jodhpur jail and demanded the release of remaining detainees.
Wangchuk was released from prison on Saturday after the Union government revoked his detention with immediate effect.
Ladakh MP Mohamad Hanifa hailed his release and urged the government to accept their demands for statehood and protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
"We welcome the release of Sonam Wangchuk. But others also need to be released, and the government should also take back the cases filed against people who participated in the protests," Hanifa told PTI.
The Union Home Ministry, in its statement, commented on the law and order situation in the Union Territory.
"... prevailing atmosphere of bandhs and protests has been detrimental to the peace-loving character of the society and has adversely affected various sections of the community, including students, job aspirants, businesses, tour operators and tourists and overall economy," it said.
Hanifa, however, said protest is a Constitutional right, and urged the government to resolve the issue through dialogue.
"If our voice is not heard in any other way, then there is another way to protest. We have always protested peacefully from day one, and we believe in peaceful protests. This is to make our voice reach the government," he said.
"We have always said that we want a solution to these issues through dialogue," he said.
Kargil-based politician and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) member Sajjad Kargili, in a post on X, demanded the immediate release of Deldan Namgial and Smanla Dorjey, and appealed to the government to drop all charges against other detainees unconditionally.
"The revocation of NSA against Shri Sonam Wangchuk is a welcome move. However, our struggle of our legitimate rights continues," he said.
Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution rocked Leh.
More than 45 people, including 22 policemen, were injured in the protests.
