Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Modi Urges Teachers to Counter Screen Time and Drug Risks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with teachers during a National Teachers Awards interaction.
He said teachers should pay attention to how much time students spend using screens.
He also warned about the dangers of drug addiction among young students.
Teachers were asked to notice warning signs early.
They should help students who face these problems.
Modi said childhood innocence should be protected.
He encouraged teachers to support children’s natural curiosity.
He also said teachers should guide that curiosity in positive ways so students can grow fully.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed teachers during an interaction linked to the National Teachers Awards.
He urged teachers to address excessive screen time among students.
Modi highlighted drug addiction as a risk facing young students.
He asked teachers to watch for early signs of drug-related challenges and help students overcome them.
He encouraged teachers to preserve childhood innocence, nurture curiosity, and support holistic development.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and teachers.
- What
- Modi urged teachers to address screen time and drug risks while protecting childhood innocence and encouraging curiosity.
- Why
- To help students overcome challenges and support their holistic development.
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Audience
- Teachers
- Event
- Interaction linked to the National Teachers Awards
- Screen concern
- Teachers were urged to address students’ screen time.
- Drug concern
- Modi highlighted drug addiction among young students.
- Teacher responsibility
- Teachers were asked to remain alert to early signs and help students overcome challenges.
- Development focus
- Teachers were encouraged to nurture curiosity and guide it in the right direction.