Reimagine education Indian way: Governor calls for civilizational renaissance in schools
Hyderabad: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma urged educators and policymakers to reimagine education the Indian way by combining cultural heritage with modern innovation and technology.
A call for cultural revival in schools
Speaking at the 54th Annual Conference of the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in Hyderabad on Wednesday, the Governor called for a renaissance in Indian education. He urged schools to draw from civilizational values while adapting to a changing global landscape.
The three-day national event, hosted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), is being held at its Centre of Excellence. It brought together nearly 100 delegates from over 70 school boards across India and abroad. Attendees included representatives from Cambridge International and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Value-driven vision for Viksit Bharat
In his keynote, Varma emphasized blending knowledge with wisdom and aligning technology with timeless values. “Viksit Bharat is not just about a rich Bharat,” he said. “It is about a culturally enriched, value-driven Bharat that leads not just in economy or geopolitics, but in civilization.”
He urged Indian educators to decolonise learning and return to cultural roots. “Education sculpts the future because it sculpts our children,” he said. “The school is not merely a place of learning—it is the cradle of our nation’s tomorrow.”
Ethics, empathy and national identity
Calling for deeper moral direction in education, the Governor said, “Guidance must come from the Indian value system—my root should be there; otherwise, I’ll be homeless.” He stressed that education must go beyond delivering information. It should instil empathy, compassion, and inclusive development.
He also reflected on the unity within India’s diversity. “The oneness of Bharat lies in harmony,” he stated.
Leadership in educational reform
Dr. Yogita Rana, Secretary to the Government of Telangana, also addressed the conference. She stressed the importance of human leadership in education reform. “Education is not transformed by policy alone, but by people who believe in its promise and act upon it,” she said.
“When teachers, administrators, and policymakers work with empathy, courage, and collaboration, we shape a future where every child learns with joy, dignity, and purpose,” she added.