Noted Kannada novelist S.L. Bhyrappa on Tuesday felt that the standards of education would get better if teachers, who have a thirst for knowledge and for attaining proficiency in teaching, were appointed to the schools that offer basic education, since it was an important stage of learning that shaped the future of students.
The writer observed that a policy should be framed so that teachers who adore teaching and reading are appointed to schools. Speaking after releasing a souvenir – Sadana Siri – at the valedictory of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Sarada Vilas Educational Institutions here, Mr. Bhyrappa, an alumnus of the institution, took a trip down memory lane about his schooling and reminisced about his student days. Mr. Bhyrappa gave credit to the strong foundation he had at the institution for his achievements in literature.
Recalling the warmth teachers shared with the students, Mr. Bhyrappa said, “Teachers used to see us with love and affection and encourage us to pursue our interests.”
The novelist captivated the audience narrating how he spent his student days, starting from a school in Channarayapatna and Sarada Vilas in Mysuru.
C.N.R. all praise for Mysuru
In his valedictory address, Bharat Ratna and renowned scientist C.N.R. Rao said Mysuru, being the State’s cultural capital, has an ideal ambience for promoting knowledge.
“I studied in Bengaluru but my wife and others in my family studied in Mysuru. It’s amazing to know that Sarada Vilas Educational institutions, which was born much before the country, has achieved a strong footing in science.”
Institutions like Sarada Vilas which offer science and humanities need to be promoted, since these disciplines helped in nation building.
Indumathi Rao, wife of C.N.R. Rao and an alumnus, recalled her days at the institute back in 1952-53 and her teachers.
The former advisor to Defence Minister, V.S. Arunachalam, a former student of Sarada Vilas, released a souvenir ‘Sarada Sampada’ on the occasion. His wife Meenakshi Arunachalam was present.
Sarada Vilas president B.S. Parthasarathi and honorary secretary S. Ravishankar were present.
