'Global Teacher Status Index (GTSI) 2018' released by Varkey Foundation, A UK- Based foundation on Thursday 8th November 2018 The Survey says that over the half of Indian parents (i.e 54%) encourage their children to become a teacher. This ratio is highest among all 35 counties surveyed including China (50 percent) In overall ranking of Global Teacher Status Index 2018, India Stands on Eighth position where China stands Highest whereas Brazil stands Lowest Position.