Today when I read about the Vice Chairman of Niti Ayog (the new Planning Commission of India) quitting his job which gives him the status of a Union Minister, and going back to his university in the USA to resume his teaching job, I was thinking of the importance we give to the teaching profession.
Very eminent people, including past Governor of Reserve Bank of India Mr. Rajan, after their great achievements, going to full-time teaching jobs happily and with passion. Why is it that we do not see that happening in India? In a country where we consider the Guru as a God, can we not treat our teachers with greater respect, dignity and remuneration, so that the best brains take to teaching (particularly after they bring back years of achievements in very responsible positions) and hence the students will get much greater education and learning?
This is a great food for thought. We have this large pool of talent, of eminent people who have made their name and mark in different fields and vocations, who can contribute so much to the next generation by teaching and training them.
Absolutely right. When we share our knowledge we get satisfied immensely . It's possible more through teaching, training professions than others. People get this kind of satisfaction in little things. How much they are?... I think so...
ReplyDeleteYes, Farshad, what you have written is true. Hope more and more people think that way
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