President urges Teachers to impart quality education

New Delhi Sept 6: India has grandly celebrated Teachers day yesterday.Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has addressed the teachers on the occasion.

He has asked, "Teachers not to commercialize education, there would be no difference between them and traders if they indulge in such activities."

He has also said that "teachers fraternity must impart education not to make their students doctors or engineers, but to groom them to become a good human being first".

President has also added that "If they are made good human being and become a teacher, they will be a good teacher. If they become an officer, they will be a good officer...if they become a politician, they will be a good politician."

Indias first Citizen Ram Nath Kovind said the above remarks while addressing the 319 recipients of 'National Awards to Meritorious Teachers'.

Finally, he has expressed displeasure over the fall in the standard of education. He has said that this is happening because some of the teachers are "deviating from their responsibility".