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Reinventing Education in Amritsar | Mrs V. Puri | TEDxBasant Nagar

Education today risks becoming a race for degrees, jobs, and packages, leaving behind the essence of nurturing compassionate and ethical human beings. In this thought-provoking talk, Mrs. V. Puri explores how Amritsar—and by extension, every community—can reimagine education to go beyond IQ and embrace physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. She urges us to cultivate empathy, civic sense, and ethical responsibility, starting from our homes, schools, and workplaces, so we build not just professionals but good human beings. A lifelong educator, mentor, and leader, Mrs. V Puri has dedicated decades to reimagining education for students and teachers alike. An alumna of Sacred Heart, Dalhousie, with an M.A. from Baring Christian College and an M.Phil from GNDU, she began teaching English at HMV Jalandhar and BBK Amritsar before becoming the Founder Principal of DAV Public School, Amritsar, leading it for 25 years. Even after retirement, she helped establish Drishti School in Ludhiana and later volunteered at a government school in Mohali, reflecting her belief in education as service. She has actively participated in global and national conferences, encouraging colleagues to grow and lead, and has been recognized with many awards, including the prestigious National Teachers Award from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Passionate about reading, music, theatre, and the arts, Mrs. Puri embodies education as a force of empowerment and transformation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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