Lucknow, May 11 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday emphasised that education must instil moral values, cultural ethos, and a 'nation-first' spirit.

Speaking at the Teachers' Gratitude Ceremony at City Montessori School (CMS) here, he stated, "The true aim of education is character-building-to lead a life that serves the nation and inspires society, and not just chasing grades."

He stressed that only by aligning education with values and national ideals could we build the foundation of a developed India, and make every citizen safe, prosperous, and self-reliant.

He highlighted that in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India), education and educators played a pivotal role in shaping a genera...