Hyderabad: Schoolchildren across the city listened with rapt attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with over five lakh students through his “All India Classroom”.

Officials and students at St Joseph’s School, Hyderabad Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Meridian, among others, said that such interactions with public representatives is a welcome move and that there must be more of these.



They said that unlike other countries, India has never had a coming together of all people.

Hetaishini Pamula, a Class VIII student of St Joseph’s Public School in Asmangadh, said, “It was very interesting to listen to the Prime Minister. There was no video and we could hear only the audio that was connected through one computer. It made me aware that I should respect my teachers and study hard to make my country proud. I am also going to inculcate a habit of reading every day,” she said.

Her father, Pamula Venkata Satya Kumar, said, “It is the first time someone reached out to children who are not vote banks. My daughter’s school was packed and the students enjoyed every minute of the PM’s interaction with them. This was clearly the best Teacher’s Day in years.”

Relating this to his “Chai Pe Charcha”, 3-D hologram initiative, kids felt that technology is being best used by the PM.



Many said that they were motivated by the PM’s words and that they will now participate actively in building a better society.

“Going by how the last few elections went, we had never imagined that a country’s head will sit and interact with kids and answer their questions about his life and struggle. It was very heart warming. These days, being a teacher is tough as not many respect you. But, this step was very motivating,” said a teacher from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Uppal.

Many children also decided on taking up community services and said that they will volunteer to save energy and nature.

“We will form nature and environment clubs in our school from tomorrow and will work on saving energy and the planet. A lot of animals are also being affected because of this,” said Geeta Shruti, a Class V student.

Another teacher from St Mary’s agreed that not many children aspire to become teachers these days.



“No matter how successful you are today, your teacher plays a fundamental role in teaching you the basics.”



She added, “We will also start community services and create awareness about cleanliness in schools.”





