On the occasion of Teachers Day to celebrate teachers, Vodafone Idea Foundation (VIF), the CSR arm of Vi, hosted a virtual ‘Vodafone Idea Teachers Day Celebration’. On the occasion, Vi Foundation unveiled ‘Teachers Diary’ – a compilation of real life stories of outstanding and inspiring teachers, and also felicitated select teachers for their exemplary work in the field of education.
The book ‘Teachers Diary’ was unveiled by Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO, Pratham Education Foundation in the presence of P Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, VIL, and Director, Vodafone Idea Foundation; and Dr. Nilay Ranjan, Head, Vodafone Idea Foundation. The book is a tribute to all the teachers across the country who not only play a powerful role in shaping the lives of their students but also in nation building. The book also captures instances of the various unique approaches that teachers have adopted to keep students engaged in learning.
At the event, P Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, VIL, and Director, Vodafone Idea Foundation, said, “We at Vodafone Idea Foundation believe that use of technological interventions and innovations will improve the quality of education, learning outcomes of children and most importantly will help in reshaping the education sector. Our transformative programmes such as Jigyasa, Gurushala, and the Teachers & Students Scholarship are designed to improve the teaching and learning experiences by empowering teachers with training resources and technology. Lakhs of teachers are connected with the Vodafone Idea Foundation delivering training to children from across the country. Our aim is to enhance the quality of education to promote social good and positively impact people’s lives so they can secure a better and brighter future for themselves and the nation. On Teachers Day, we recognise the exemplary contribution of teachers in the society. It is our way of giving back to the teaching community which works selflessly for the good of the society.”
Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO, Pratham Education Foundation, said, “As we seek to revisit our education policies, we also need to rethink what we give to our teachers. We need to enable teachers to continue finding purpose and relevance in their work and provide support through resources and engagement. Teachers need the involvement, participation and ownership of the community in helping children meaningfully grow and learn.”
