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Tripura CM Urges Teachers to Focus on Values and Student Mental Well-being

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated a school leadership workshop, stating teachers are society's backbone and must ensure students' holistic development. He emphasized that education should not be limited to degrees and must include fostering values and emotional well-being in a joyful environment. Saha highlighted the adoption of the new education policy to prepare students for future challenges and connect them with India's cultural heritage. He also noted the state government's partnership in national efforts to revive the country's educational legacy through modern reforms.

Key Points: Tripura CM on Teachers' Role in Holistic Student Development

  • Teachers shape future leaders
  • Focus on student mental health
  • Education beyond degrees
  • Adopt modern teaching methods
  • Connect education with culture
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Teachers must shape values, mental well-being alongside education: Tripura CM

Tripura CM Manik Saha emphasizes teachers' duty to shape values and ensure mental well-being, beyond just academic education, for future leaders.

"Providing education in a joyful environment helps students develop properly, both mentally and emotionally. - Manik Saha"

Agartala, Feb 9

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that teachers are the backbone of society and play a crucial role in shaping future leaders by imparting not only education but also values and ensuring the mental and emotional well-being of students. ​

​Inaugurating the three-day Regional School Leadership Workshop and Review Programme at Pragya Bhavan here, Saha said today's students would lead the country in the future, making it imperative for teachers to take responsibility for students' holistic development alongside institutional learning. ​

The programme is being jointly organised by the National Centre for School Leadership (NCSL), the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, and the School Leadership Academy run by the State NCERT.

​Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said teachers should go beyond classroom teaching and contribute positively towards building a healthy and harmonious society.

​"Providing education in a joyful environment helps students develop properly, both mentally and emotionally. Every educational institution must review its approach and place special emphasis on students' mental health. Education should not be limited to earning degrees alone; continuous learning from society is equally important," he said. ​

Saha, who also holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said the new education policy has been adopted to prepare students to meet future challenges and emerge as capable leaders. ​

Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said educated youth are the best human resource of the country and the world, and must be guided in the right direction to build a developed India. ​

"Along with science-based education, students must remain connected to the country's culture, traditions and heritage," he added. ​

The Chief Minister further emphasised the need for teachers to keep up with the times and adopt modern teaching methods. ​

He said the state government has undertaken several initiatives to address the present and future needs of students, and stressed the importance of proper monitoring during their implementation. ​

Referring to India's rich educational legacy, Saha said the country's once world-renowned education system had weakened due to subjugation and foreign aggression, but efforts are now underway to restore its lost glory through educational reforms. ​

"The Prime Minister is working towards reviving that legacy, and the state government wants to be a partner in this effort by developing a timely, modern and effective education system," he said. ​

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good words, but what about the ground reality? Teachers in govt schools are overburdened with non-teaching duties. How will they focus on emotional well-being without proper support and training? The intent is right, but execution is key.
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Arjun K
Connecting education to our culture and heritage is crucial. We were losing our roots in the race for western degrees. NEP and such workshops are a step in the right direction. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an educator from abroad working in India, I appreciate this holistic focus. The pressure on students here is immense. A joyful learning environment isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for proper development. More power to such initiatives.
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Vikram M
True leadership starts in the classroom. When teachers become mentors who care about values and well-being, we create not just engineers and doctors, but good human beings. This is the India we need to build.
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Kavya N
My child's teacher recently talked to them about handling exam stress. It made a huge difference. This should be standard practice, not an exception. Kudos for highlighting mental health.

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