Governor Anandiben Patel: True Value of Education Lies in Values and Behavior

Addressing Educational Reform in Agra

Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel recently addressed the closing ceremony of the two-day North Regional National Conclave-2026, organized by the National Council for Teacher Education at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Agra. The Governor emphasized that education must transcend mere degree distribution and focus on shaping responsible, cultured citizens.

Key Focus Areas

• Practical Implementation: The Governor stated that success is not defined by attending programs or receiving training certificates, but by applying those learnings effectively in the classroom to benefit students.
• Teacher Accountability: She warned against the exploitation of students, noting that such behavior will not be tolerated and has previously resulted in the termination of services for erring teachers.
• Role of Mother Tongue: Referencing the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), she expressed concern over the excessive pressure to prioritize English. She argued that students should be encouraged to think and express themselves in their mother tongue to optimize intellectual development.
• Systemic Coordination: Patel called for better synchronization between primary, secondary, and higher education systems. She also advocated for uniformity in academic holidays across schools and universities to allow students to gain practical knowledge and quality time with families.

Governor Patel urged educators to conduct regular self-evaluations to assess the impact of their teaching methods on student personality and comprehension. The event concluded with a call for moving beyond formalities to achieve tangible results on the ground.