GS-2Editorials05 September 2026indianexpress.com

President Droupadi Murmu writes: Let’s hold our teachers in the highest esteem. They help India learn and lead

The article, penned by President Droupadi Murmu, emphasizes the paramount importance of teachers in India's journey of learning and leadership, urging society to hold them in the highest esteem for their crucial role in national development.

The article, penned by President Droupadi Murmu, emphasizes the paramount importance of teachers in India's journey of learning and leadership, urging society to hold them in the highest esteem for their crucial role in national development.

Exam linkage

GS Paper 1: Indian Society (Role of education, human resource development). GS Paper 2: Social Justice (Government policies for education, welfare schemes), Indian Polity (President's role in public discourse). GS Paper 4: Ethics (Values in education, role of teachers in shaping society). Essay: Topics on education, human capital, nation-building.

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Social Justice & DevelopmentWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesIndian Culture Art ArchitectureModern Indian HistoryIndian Society DiversityWomen Population UrbanizationGlobalization Indian Society

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