Why is teaching not considered a good profession in India?

I agree, that many Indians do not consider teaching as a good profession. This has been going on for years because of few reasons like: low salary structure, it is a menial job. People join this profession because of good vacations, no pressure to perform, no accountability. read more

Teaching is not easy, because a teacher has to go to the level of the student to teach and each student learns differently. It is difficult to make every student enjoy learning! I agree, that many Indians do not consider teaching as a good profession. read more

India was a nation where teaching as a profession was deeply revered in ancient times. The relationship between a guru and his shisya (student) was considered very holy, and if we were to look into our holy texts such as the Vedas, we would learn of the high pedestal at which a guru was placed in the society. read more