Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he envisions a society where teaching is the most sought-after profession.
Kejriwal was speaking at the State Teachers' Awards at the Thyagaraj Stadium.
Organised on the occasion of Teachers' Day to celebrate the contribution of Delhi's teachers and principals, the event also saw a performance from Bollywood singer Javed Ali.
Kejriwal said, "Every child of Delhi is like my own son. No child is any less important for me than my own son. It is my duty to provide for all of Delhi's people because I consider them as a part of my family."
Speaking about the role of teachers in society, he said, "Till 1830, before the introduction of the British education system, teaching was the most sought-after profession in India."