PM Modi Talks Screen Time, Drug Awareness and Child Creativity with Educators

In a candid dialogue with award‑winning teachers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the growing concern of screen‑time addiction among children. He suggested that encouraging sports and outdoor activities can gradually pull youngsters away from digital dependency. Modi also raised the issue of drug exposure, asking educators whether they monitor subtle shifts in a child’s demeanor that could signal trouble. He called for a collective effort to step outside the textbook, to peer into students’ lives and safeguard the sanctity of childhood. According to the Prime Minister, the greatest weapon against these threats is a proactive teacher who can identify talent, nurture creativity, and intervene before problems become entrenched.