New Delhi, Sep 5 : Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that teachers are the key "architects of national development" and that the basic education must be in the mother tongue.

Addressing a gathering at the National Awards to Teachers 2017, Naidu said: "It is because of teachers like you that our system of education is moving steadily towards greater heights of excellence."

"In recognising your outstanding contribution, the government has not only recognised you as individuals but has also showcased what can be actually achieved with competence, commitment and collaboration," he added.

He said even though the world has recognized India as a "vishwa guru" (world teacher), India still faces persistent challenges in providing good quality education for all children, youth and adults.

"The societal mindset and attitude must change. We have to create ethos that values learning, an ethos that gives respect to teachers," Naidu said.

He emphasized that the teachers must ensure through their behaviour and communication with students that values of equality, democracy, peace and working together become an integral part of the school ethos.

The Vice President said that the teachers must make their instruction "learner-friendly" which essentially implies that the teachers must individualise learning in order to have universalized quality education.

"They must know each child well and respond to the learning needs of each and every child in the classroom," he added.



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Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order announcing the State Annual Film Awards for the calendar year 2019. Popular Actor Kiccha Sudeep and Anupama Gowda were selected for the Best Actor and Actress awards for their roles in Pailwaan and Thrayambakam respectively.

The prestigious first best film award went to Mohanadas, followed by Love Mocktail and Arghyam as second and third Best films, respectively. Kanneri received the special concern award for addressing significant social issues, while India V/S England was honored as the best popular entertainment film. The title of best children’s film was bestowed upon Ella Aadodu Navu Elli Aadodu.

In the supporting roles category, Tabala Nani won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Chemistry of Kariyappa, while Anusha Krishna earned the Best Supporting Actress title for her performance in Brahmi.

In the music section, V. Harikrishna was recognized as the Best Music Director for his work in Yajamana. Raghu Dixit won the Best Playback Singer (Male) for his song in Love Mocktail, and Dr. Jayadevi Jingama Shetty was awarded Best Playback Singer (Female) for her rendition in Ragabhairavi.