Mangalore, Sep 5: Teachers play a pivotal role in the progress of a country, said Prof. K Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice Chancellor of Kuvempu University.
Responding to felicitation from Mangalore University on the occasion of teachers' day celebrations on Friday in recognition for his contribution in the field of teaching and research, he said that knowledge is an asset for the country. “Knowledge imparted by the teachers helps in nation building,” he said.
Centre for Liquid Crystal Research, Bangalore former director Prof K A Suresh said that Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had advocated the greatness of Hindu religion while propagating philosophy. He tried to create awareness among Westerners on the greatness of Indian culture.
“Teachers should encourage students at an appropriate time. Teaching is a challenging task. It is a balancing act. A good teacher never discriminates his students. Instead, they inspire them.” Teachers should have the habit of writing and documenting.
He also said that Indian teachers have failed to record research materials as textbooks. Instead of depending on western books, they should produce books by their own, he added.
Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy President Mrs Janaki Brahmavar said that teaching profession is a noble profession. “It gives happiness in one's life. At the same time, teachers will have a band of students, who will remember them always.”
Prof Chidananda Gowda, Prof K A Suresh and Janaki Brahmavar were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the field of teaching and research.
In his presidential address, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof K Byrappa has said that teacher's job today is to facilitate students. He/she has to inspire and motivate students.
He said that Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan acted as an ambassador of India who carried forward the legacy of Indian philosophy which was left by Swami Vivekananda. “He was not only a philosopher but also acted as a bridge between India and western countries.”
On the same occasion the Mangalore University presented Best Teachers awards' to Prof B Narayana, Professor of department of Chemistry who is also Registrar (Evaluation) of the university and Prof T Mallikarjunappa, Professor, Department of Business Administration on the occasion.
The award carries a cash award of Rs 25,000, and citation. The award was presented in recognising their contribution to the field of teaching and research. An expert committee from outsiders were constituted to screen the applications for the award. The Mangalore University had constituted the award for the first time in the history.
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