Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan lighting the lamp to inaugurate the training programme for nursery teachers of private schools in Panta on June 1, 2025. Photo: Special Arrangement

Based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Private Schools and Children Welfare Association (PSCWA) Bihar, a national training programme was started in Patna for nursery teachers of private schools of India.

The programme has been formally launched to train nursery teachers working in private schools across the country. Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan inaugurated the programme in the premises of PSCWA on Sunday.

Mr. Khan in his speech not only praised MoU but also congratulated Bihar on becoming the first State in skill development training. Teachers from every corner of Bihar were also honoured with kits, teachers also presented a detailed reflection on India’s education system, cultural heritage and the role of private schools.

“Education is not limited to books only. Education is the power that connects a person with self-realization, moral strength and social responsibility,” Mr. Khan said.

He also asserted that the real backbone of every society is only two classes — teachers and doctors.

Mr. Khan added when we talk about the backbone of society, only two professions are considered the most sacred — teacher and doctor as one saves the body and the other saves the soul and these two pillars make any civilization great.

The Governor pointed out that the role of private schools in India has become even more important in today’s times.

“Private schools not only impart education, but they shape the lives of crores of students and teachers. This MoU ensures that elementary education — which is the foundation of any student’s personality — is ensured to have quality, training and a value-based approach,” Mr. Khan said.

He further said, “This campaign should not be limited to training alone but should be taken forward as a ‘National Teachers’ Samman Abhiyan’. Education will be empowered only when the teacher is respected.”

Mr. Khan described the effort of PSCWA and the Government of India as a strong initiative towards the basic objective of the New Education Policy 2020 — inclusive, value-based and skill-enabled education.

PSCWA National President Syed Shamael Ahmad said, “This MOU is not an ordinary agreement, but a proof of our commitment towards making the private school system self-reliant and empowering the teacher. We will provide such training to nursery teachers working in private schools across the country, so that they not only become better teachers, but also become guides to society.”

He also informed that training camps will be organized in a phased manner in all the states and districts of the country in the next 6 months. District presidents have already been directed to send a maximum of five eligible representatives from each district to this national training campaign.

At the end of the programme, Mr. Ahmad expressed his gratitude to all the guests and pledged to make this scheme in Bihar the most successful state