Lucknow, 07 Sept (HS): Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath has written a letter to the people of the state on the

occasion of Teachers' Day and the upcoming International Literacy Day. In it,

Chief Minister Yogi said that on Teachers' Day on September 5; he had the

privilege of honoring 81 teachers who laid the foundation for nation-building.

Teachers are the lamps who spread the light of knowledge and pave the way for

future generations. International Literacy Day will be celebrated on September

8 to expand this knowledge and empower every individual.

The aim of education is also to connect with culture and life values: Chief

Minister Yogi said that the purpose of children going to school is not just to

learn to read and write, but also to provide them with knowledge, values,

discipline, self-confidence, and understanding that guides their lives. In the

ancient Indian knowledge tradition, Gurukuls have been centers of holistic

education, where life values and a sense of responsibility were taught along

with knowledge. This same spirit should form the basis of today's education

system. Knowledge is meaningful only when it not only simplifies life but also

proves useful to society.

Digital and AI literacy is essential in the age of technology: The Chief

Minister said that today technology is rapidly transforming our lives.

Therefore, AI literacy, along with digital literacy, is the need of the hour.

AI, deep-tech, and emerging technologies are opening up new opportunities in

education, health, agriculture, industry, and employment. Our government is

connecting traditional knowledge with modern science, technology, innovation,

and skills. The AI City in Lucknow and the developing ecosystem of drone and

UAV technology in Kanpur are laying the foundation for new possibilities for

Uttar Pradesh's technological future.

Emphasis on quality education and skill development: Chief Minister Yogi

said that the state government has paid special attention to the quality of

education, school facilities, preparation for competitive examinations, and

skill development of youth through Operation Kayakalp, Mission Prerna, the

Chief Minister's Abhyudaya Yojana, and skill development programs. As a result

of these efforts, significant success has been achieved in minimizing the

dropout rate in the state's schools, and more and more children are joining the

mainstream of education.

Teachers are the most important link in the journey of education: He said

that teachers are the most important link in this entire journey. They instill

values, curiosity, discipline, self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility

in students, connecting our glorious knowledge tradition with modern knowledge

and innovation.

Participation of society is necessary in the resolution of literacy: Chief

Minister Yogi said that the commitment to literacy cannot be achieved without

the support of society. If someone around you is deprived of literacy, it is

our duty to make them literate. Even a small effort to teach someone how to

read and write can open new doors of knowledge, confidence, and opportunities

in their lives.

The Chief Minister appealed to the people of the state to take a pledge on

International Literacy Day that every child should go to school, every student

should get quality education, every youth should be connected with skills and

innovation and every citizen should be literate and aware of digital knowledge

and AI.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi