Education must instil ‘nation first' spirit, not just chase grades: CM
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Lucknow: Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
on Saturday said that
education
must go beyond marks and instil moral values, cultural ethos and a 'nation first' spirit among students and teachers. "The true essence of education is character-building — to lead a life that serves the nation and inspires society, and not just chasing grades," the CM said at the teachers' gratitude ceremony at
City Montessori School
(CMS).He added, "The foundation of a developed India — a nation where every citizen is safe, prosperous and self-reliant — can be built when education is aligned with values and national ideals."Felicitating
the ISC and ICSE merit rank holders and teachers for their exemplary services, Yogi said, "Our PM envisions a 'Viksit Bharat' where education and educators play a pivotal role in shaping a generation that is not only academically proficient but also morally sound.
"The CM stressed that not every student will make it to the merit list, but they can still achieve distinction in fields like sports, arts and public service. He recalled the humble beginnings of CMS, founded nearly 70 years ago by Jagdish Gandhi and his wife Bharti Gandhi. "Despite limited means, they envisioned quality education for the city — a dream that today serves thousands of students at CMS," Yogi said.Referring to PM Modi's remarks, the CM said that 'nation first' should be everyone's core mantra — not just for political leaders, soldiers or civil servants, but for teachers as well. Expressing concern over the misuse of social media, Yogi said, "When youth lack a sense of devotion to the nation, anti-national ideologies begin to take root. Hence, teachers bear the responsibility of not only educating but also sowing the seeds of patriotism and ethics in their students."The CM lauded the students' theatrical presentation of 'Adi Yogi', calling such cultural performances essential for connecting children with their history, traditions and values. "Our mythological tales are not just entertainment, but a source of life lessons and values. Such initiatives are crucial to connecting today's generation with their roots," he said. The event saw participation from CMS founder Bharti Gandhi, CMS manager Geeta Gandhi, CMS pesident Roger Kingdom, former DGP Vikram Singh and city mayor Sushma Kharkwal.
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