Do not forget `teacher is god’ concept, says Manmohan

Posted by teacher on December 19, 2009

Commenting on the recent killing of Ujjain-based professor Harbhajan Singh Sabharwal, Dr. Singh said he was pained when he heard of his death. “I am also pained by incidents of disrespectful behaviour by students and some anti-social elements who pretend to be students. I urge every parent in our country to teach their children the value of the idea of `Acharya Devo Bhava.’ This year, on Teachers Day, I want every child, every student, every parent, every citizen to chant those ancient words of wisdom and pledge that we will never show disrespect to our teachers.”
Of the view that India needs good, hard-working, honest and caring teachers, Dr. Singh said teachers should be given a status that recognises their great contribution to society and to the processes of nation-building. Describing education as a major instrument for economic and social mobility, he said, “It is also important that we prevent alienation of our youth belonging to the disadvantaged groups.”