Statement — In the Teacher’s Day function, Shri Sharma, a State Awardee and retired Principal, questioned the celebration of Teacher’s Day in today’s materialistic world. Courses of Action: I. Reduce the expenditure on Teacher’s Day celebrations. II. Allocate more funds for the celebration of Teacher’s Day. III. Re-examine the role and responsibilities of teachers in today’s context.

Introduction / Context:The concern questions the relevance/substance of celebrations in a “materialistic” era. The appropriate response is to reflect on the profession’s role, expectations, and support systems rather than arbitrarily raising or cutting budgets.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• I: Cut celebration spend.
• II: Increase celebration spend.
• III: Revisit teachers’ role/responsibilities today.

Concept / Approach:Without a diagnostic framework, changing budgets (I/II) is symbolic and may miss the issue. III addresses the core: aligning pedagogy, ethics, technology use, workload, recognition, and community trust with current realities.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Convene stakeholders to define today’s teacher roles.2) Translate into training, evaluation, and support.3) Adjust celebrations later to reflect substance over form.

Verification / Alternative check:Policy reviews begin with purpose and role clarity; budgets follow.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:I/II/C: Budget moves without analysis. A/B: extreme. D is correct.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing optics (events) with systemic improvement (role clarity).

Final Answer:Only III follows.