29th Biennial Conference of the All India Primary Teachers’ Federation

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressed the 29th Biennial Education Conference of All India Primary Teachers’s Federation organized at Gandhinagar in Gujarat on 12th May.

An overview of the news

• In his address, the Prime Minister said that technology can provide information but the right approach can be given only by teachers.

• He said that with the changing times, the real challenge before teachers today is to satisfy the growing curiosity of children and keep themselves updated.

• The conference was a significant event that brought together primary teachers from across India to discuss pertinent issues in the education sector.

• The theme of this summit is ‘Teachers at the Heart of Transforming Education. 

Purpose of the conference

• The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for primary teachers to exchange ideas, share experiences and collectively address challenges in primary education.

Focus on primary education

• The conference mainly focused on issues related to primary education, including curriculum development, teaching methods, classroom management and welfare of primary school teachers.

Professional Development and Training

• The conference emphasized the importance of professional development and training for primary teachers.

Policy discussion

• The conference discussed education policies, reforms and initiatives at the national and state levels.

• The participants shared their views, suggestions and concerns regarding the policy implementation and its impact on primary education.

Teacher Welfare and Rights

• The conference addressed the welfare and rights of primary school teachers, including issues such as pay structure, job security, working conditions, and professional recognition.