He was speaking at a meeting held for the head teachers of Madikeri taluk Government and Aided Primary Schools at Government Model School on Friday. “The teachers should improve their style of teaching and update their knowledge on the subject from time to time. All the deserving students should be admitted to the school,” he noted.

“It is the responsibility of the teachers to guide the students to study without any tension and fear,” he opined.

Teachers should maintain the school environment, kitchen hall and utensils clean. The government funds along with the donations by the alumni association of the school must be utilised properly. Flower and fruit bearing plants must be planted in and around the school surroundings, he suggested.

Deputy Director  of Public Instructions Narasimhayya, Akshara Dasoha Officer P S Macchado, Madikeri Taluk Block Education Officer Mariswami and the head teachers from 148 government, aided primary and high school teachers were present.