Overview
- V Narayanan warned against producing “mere bookworms” and said schools should prioritise character, respect, tolerance, and overall personality development alongside marks.
- He called for a future‑ready curriculum that adds Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and includes training for teachers to deliver those subjects.
- Citing his own government‑school background, Narayanan argued that student growth depends more on how they learn than on a school’s label.
- He urged broader career exposure beyond traditional doctor‑engineer choices to develop talent across arts, sports, and other fields.
- Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi flagged rising technology addiction and said awareness efforts are planned, with these ideas presented as inputs to the state committee rather than immediate policy changes.