Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses teachers and urges them to help students reduce excessive screen time and to stay alert to signs of drug addiction or drug abuse. Speaking during a Teachers’ Day-related interaction, he highlights the need for schools to go beyond academics and focus on children’s overall wellbeing.
Modi also points to practical ways teachers and schools can respond, including encouraging children to take part in sports, physical games, and creative activities. NDTV and The Hindu both stress connecting students with creativity through school-organised activities and events that allow them to explore interests. India Today similarly highlights the call to curb screen time and raise awareness about drug addiction.
Times of India adds that Modi links these efforts to “keeping childhood alive,” noting teachers should watch for behavioural changes in students. The outlets also report that President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes teachers’ role in nurturing citizens with confidence, compassion, and responsibility, reinforcing the broader focus on student development.
