UDHAMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today addressed the One Day Convention of Teachers here, underscoring the pivotal role of teachers in shaping a progressive and enlightened society.

Director School Education Jammu, Naseem Javaid Choudhary; ACR Udhampur, Joint Director School Education Udhampur/Reasi, DSWO Udhampur, CMO Udhampur, CEO Udhampur, and other senior officers of the Education department and a large number of teachers were also present on the occasion.

Speaking to a large gathering of educators, the Minister lauded teachers as the true architects of building a progressive society, stating that their contribution goes far beyond classrooms and textbooks. "Teac...