Asserting that the teachers play a key role in building our future and inspiring dreams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Teachers’ Day greetings on September 5.
The Prime Minister also paid tribute to former President Dr S Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.
In a post on ‘X’, the PM Modi said, “Teachers play a key role in building our future and inspiring dreams. On #TeachersDay, we salute them for their unwavering dedication and great impact. Tributes to Dr S Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.”
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the winners of the National Teachers’ Award 2023 in Delhi. (04.09) pic.twitter.com/I1JtqWCKd7
— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2023
PM Modi also shared a clip of his interaction with the winners of the National Teachers’ Award 2023.
On the eve of Teachers’ Day, PM Modi, during his interaction, emphasised the profound impact of dedicated educators in shaping the nation’s future.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of teachers in nurturing the young minds of the country. He highlighted the importance of good teachers and the role they can play in shaping the destiny of the country. He emphasised the importance of inspiring children by educating them about the success of grassroot achievers.
PM Modi talked about taking pride in our local heritage and history and urged the teachers to inspire students to learn about their region’s history and culture. Highlighting the strength of diversity in the country, he requested the teachers to celebrate the culture and diversity of different parts of the country in their schools.
Every year, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5. It’s a day dedicated to teachers and the role they play in shaping their students’ lives.
The day commemorates the birth anniversary of scholar and Bharat Ratna recipient Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on this day in 1888. He was the first Vice President of the independent India (1952–1962). He was also the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
The purpose of the National Teachers’ Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers in the country and to honour those teachers who, through their commitment and dedication, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended Teachers’ Day greetings and congratulated the teachers’ who have educated and initiated the new generations of this country with their knowledge and hard work’.
“Today, on the occasion of ‘Teacher’s Day’, I congratulate all the teachers across the country who have educated and initiated the new generations of this country with their knowledge and hard work. The role of teachers in shaping the future of India is very important. Congratulations and best wishes to all the teachers,” Rajnath Singh said in his post on X.
आज ‘शिक्षक दिवस’ के अवसर पर मैं देश भर के सभी शिक्षकों का अभिनंदन करता हूँ जिन्होंने इस देश की नई पीढ़ियों को अपने ज्ञान और परिश्रम से शिक्षित और दीक्षित किया है। भारत के भविष्य को संवारने में शिक्षकों की जो भूमिका है, वह अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। सभी शिक्षकों को बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 5, 2023
He further paid tribute to Radhakrishnan and said that the country will always remember his outstanding contribution and exceptional scholarship.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, while paying homage to the former President Dr S Radhakrishnan, said, “Humble tributes to the former President and exemplary teacher, Dr S Radhakrishnan, on his birth anniversary, celebrated as Teachers’ Day. On this day, I join the nation in celebrating our steadfast and hardworking teachers. Their commitment towards moulding young minds through knowledge and wisdom is deeply valued. #TeachersDay.”
Amit Shah also remembered former President, exemplary teacher and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr S Radhakrishnan.”Teachers not only transmit knowledge and moral ideals to children, but by empowering them, they make an important contribution in building a strong society and a strong nation. I bow down to Bharat Ratna Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ji on his birth anniversary and wish all the teachers a ‘Teacher’s Day’,” Amit Shah posted on ‘X’, formerly Twitter.
शिक्षक बच्चों में सिर्फ ज्ञान व नैतिक आदर्शों को ही संचारित नहीं करते हैं, बल्कि उन्हें सामर्थ्यवान बनाकर एक सुदृढ़ समाज की संरचना व एक सशक्त राष्ट्र के निर्माण में महत्त्वपूर्ण योगदान देते हैं।
भारतरत्न डॉ. सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्णन जी की जयंती पर उन्हें नमन करता हूँ और सभी शिक्षकों… pic.twitter.com/9MkaHiijET
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 5, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu will present the National Teachers’ Award to 75 teachers from across the country today on the occasion of National Teachers’ Day.
As per the Minister of Education, the award ceremony will take place in Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal. The awardees would also get an opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister, said the statement.
Department of School Education and Literacy of Ministry of Education has been organising a National level function on Teachers Day every year to confer the National Awards to the best teachers in the country, selected through a rigorous, transparent selection process.
From this year, the ambit of the National Teachers’ Award has been expanded to include teachers of the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, it added.
As many as 50 school teachers, 13 teachers from higher education and 12 teachers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be awarded this year.
(with inputs from ANI)
