- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 09 May 2025 03:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 543 newly selected assistant teachers and lecturers, urging them to shape the future generation with innovation and responsibility. The teachers were selected for government secondary schools through a transparent recruitment process conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Addressing the event at Lok Bhavan, CM Yogi described the occasion as symbolic of India’s growing strength and sovereignty. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he said it reflected the assertive stance of a "New India" that does not interfere but firmly responds when its sovereignty is challenged. “India will not spare anyone who threatens its unity. It will respond by entering the enemy’s den,” he asserted.
The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of updating educational practices to meet modern demands. “If we don’t educate our youth as per current requirements, the future generation will not forgive us,” he said, stressing the need for technology integration, smart classrooms, and engaging teaching methods. He highlighted that the foundation of a developed India must be laid in its schools.
Since 2017, the Yogi government has provided employment to over eight lakh youth, including 40,000 teachers in secondary education alone. He credited this success to a fair and recommendation-free recruitment system. The CM also called on teachers to use simple examples to make classroom learning more effective and enjoyable.
Yogi Adityanath noted significant improvements in education through schemes like Operation Kayakalp and Project Alankar, adding that secondary education in the state, once plagued by mass cheating, has seen a major transformation.
In a major infrastructural boost, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for mini indoor stadiums in 23 government inter colleges across 18 districts, including Lucknow, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, and Amethi. Each stadium will be constructed on 2,500 square meters with a budget of Rs 4.92 crore and will include facilities for handball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, kabaddi, table tennis, chess, and wrestling. Rs 2.16 crore has already been sanctioned for the first phase.
Additionally, certificates were distributed to principals of five schools chosen among 778 secondary schools where ICT and Atal Tinkering Labs have been successfully established.
The event also saw heartfelt moments as newly appointed teachers shared their pride and aspirations. Shivani Vajpayee from Lucknow said, “I feel extremely proud and will carry out my responsibilities with honesty.” Manisha Mani Tripathi from Gorakhpur, posted in Sitapur, said, “I have worked hard for this. I will teach creatively and promote innovation.” Pooja Bhati from Amroha added, “As a history teacher, I will ensure students learn valuable lessons to shape their future.”
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and Secondary Education Minister Gulab Devi also addressed the gathering, emphasising punctuality, dedication, and the influential role teachers play in guiding students both academically and morally.
Senior officials including Acting Chief Secretary Anil Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance & Secondary Education) Deepak Kumar, DG School Education Kanchan Verma, and Director of Secondary Education Dr Mahendra Dev were also present.