Jangaon, Dec. 28 -- Telangana State Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Women and Child Welfare Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Sunday urged teachers to play a pivotal role in strengthening government education and shaping the future of the country.

She was speaking as the chief guest at a state-level education conference organised by the Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF) in Jangaon.

Former MLC Narsi Reddy and NGO Association president Maram Jagadish also attended the programme, which saw the participation of thousands of teachers who accorded a warm welcome to the Minister.

Addressing the gathering, Seethakka said she herself studied in government institutions and credited government teachers for her journe...