UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Health Scheme in Varanasi on Wednesday. He also addressed teachers and education officials at the event. He said education plays a key role in nation-building and teachers carry the responsibility of shaping the country’s future.
‘No one has the right to play with the country’s future’
Speaking at the event, Yogi said no one has the right to compromise with the country’s future or its unity. He said India needs teachers who follow the ideals of great scholars such as Chanakya, Madan Mohan Malaviya and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He added that strong teachers build a strong nation and help protect it from external threats.
Hits out at past education system
The Chief Minister said Uttar Pradesh’s education system suffered because some people used it for their own interests. Without naming anyone, he referred to an old political remark that described cheating in examinations as a “birthright.” He said such thinking damaged education and harmed the future of students.
Government worked for nine years to improve education
CM Yogi said his government has spent the last nine years improving the education system. He said the state focused on creating an environment where merit, discipline and transparency receive priority. According to him, these efforts have strengthened the education sector and improved public confidence.
Teachers now receive greater respect
Addressing teachers, Yogi said many of them struggled to find jobs before 2017 and often did not receive the respect they deserved. He claimed the situation has changed and teachers no longer face an identity crisis. He said investment in education never goes to waste and added that improvements in education have helped UP move forward at a faster pace.
