Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses National Award-winning teachers and urges them to address two growing concerns among students: excessive screen time and drug addiction. Speaking with 82 teachers, he emphasizes the role of schools and educators in guiding children toward healthier habits.
Modi links reducing screen time with encouraging students to develop other interests. He calls for greater involvement in sports, physical activities, and creative pursuits, and urges schools to organise activities and events that help children explore what they enjoy. NDTV and The Hindu both highlight this focus on keeping children engaged through non-screen activities.
All three outlets also report that Modi asks teachers to raise awareness about drug addiction and to watch for signs of substance abuse. While their wording varies, the core message across reports is that teachers should combine awareness and monitoring with structured alternatives to screen-based entertainment, using school-led programmes and classroom guidance.
