INTRO: Two enthused students of Vile Parle's Jamnabai Narsee School share their thoughts on PM Modi's Teachers' Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Teachers' Day speech was appreciated, applauded and accepted by children from across the country. Here's what two students of a suburban school have to say about his speech.
"When I saw the headline 'Modi makes his Teachers' Day speech mandatory for all students', it got me wondering as to what was so important about his speech that he would make it compulsory. Soon, I got my answer. He spoke about teachers and their importance, how they contribute to the society and how we need good teachers today. That struck a chord with me as it reminded me of the time when I told my parents that I want to become a professor. I agree with Mr. Modi on the need for playing and not being bogged down by books. That doesn't mean that I discourage studying but all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. I admit that most of my projects are done with the help of 'Google guru' but that doesn't mean that I don't gain any knowledge from these projects. Also, who is to say that if we found all the information from books, we would imbibe all of it? If someone doesn't want to learn, he won't. What we can do is put in efforts to help the country and the environment without alienating ourselves from technology. I promise you, Mr. Modi, that I will do my best."
—Meha Agarwal, 16, Std 10
"The Prime Minister succeeded in enlightening a large number of students by expressing his views in an everyday language. The ingenious idea of having a face-to-face session with students also gave them the opportunity to raise justifiable questions. Mr. Modi spoke about the need for strong student-teacher relationships. He urged the youth to consider career prospects in teaching as it is a greatly revered position. His speech also emphasised the importance of outdoor activities and reading books, especially autobiographies. In response to questions put forth by a few students, Mr. Modi also expressed his views regarding the education of women, which he considers to be vital, as he humorously stated that educating a girl would prove fruitful to two families. He also stated a few customs and traditions followed by schools in Japan, which he wished to inculcate in Indian schools. Thus, our PM concluded the interactive session on a beneficial note."
—Aastha Aggarwal, Std 10
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