How do you view teaching as a profession in the present scenario?
Teaching is a noble profession but mushrooming private schools and increasing political interference has taken its toll on the profession. There is interference at every step. The bureaucracy has to learn to say no.

Government schools have lost their sheen. In your opinion, who is responsible?
Teachers, society and the state government are together responsible for the mess. The government has to put a check on the incessant growth of private schools. A majority of students prefer to study in private schools, owing to better facilities and the lax attitude of government schoolteachers.

Do you think that political leaders are really worried about primary school education in the state?
A majority of political leaders are opening schools affiliated to the CBSE but no one is giving any attention to open schools affiliated to PSEB.

What kind of problems are faced by you as an administrator?
Not much. I believe in setting an example by being punctual. I have to sit in the office and monitor 230 government primary schools falling under my block.