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He went on to praise the strength of the Indian economy He went on to praise the strength of the Indian economysaying it was steady despite eight years of internationalslowing down of ecomony as he hoped that the country’s economywould grow not less than 7.5 per cent in the days to come. The students also asked some questions to ‘Pranab Sir’including if it would be good to hold all elections in thecountry in one go. The President said India has "proved the mettle" insuccessfully implementing political democracy and the ElectionCommission can "put its mind" in changing the Code of Conductso that it does not disturb the polls, adding "all participantsof the political spectrum" can brainstrom how to tackle thisissue. On being asked what should the country do to improve theeconomy and its medal tally in the Olympics, the President saidIndia’s requirement is to have "growth with equity" and alsooverall creation of better physical, educational and healthinfrastructure which are the requirements of a healthy society. Later, while making a speech to mark the event, thePresident said the need of the hour was to have "inspiredteachers" who can keep the trait of curiosity and that ofasking questions alive in children. "We have to build up scientific temper… We must alsoinculcate in the minds of teachers the spirit of innovation,"he said. The President also expressed his worry over a recent newsitem that many school children in Delhi were not able to readtheir textbooks and sought corrective measures. During the event, Manish Sisodia, Delhi’s EducationMinister said his government was working to enhance theconfidence of people in government schools so that they cansend their children to study in these institutions. PTI NES DIPDVDIP