Why do we celebrate Teachers' Day on September 5?

S Venkateshwari
Why do we honor Teachers' Day on september 5?

Teachers' Day, observed on september 5 in india, honors the contributions made by academics in all fields, including teaching, research, and academia. In honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on september 5, 1888, this day is honored. The nation's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, was also given to him posthumously.
Teachers' Day is observed on the anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birth. Dr. Radhakrishnan was India's first vice president and second president overall. As an educationist, Dr. Radhakrishnan was once requested by his pupils, out of respect, if they might celebrate his birthday. Dr. Radhakrishnan suggested that students observe the day as Teachers' Day to honor the vital contributions that teachers make to society, even if he denied any particular honors for himself. Teachers' Day has been observed on september 5th since 1962 as a way to honor his and all teachers' extraordinary contributions to education.
On Teachers' Day in 2024, as in previous years, the President of india will award the National Award to Teachers. The award recognizes the extraordinary work of exceptional educators who have improved education standards and had a profound effect on the lives of their students. students have the opportunity to honor and pay tribute to their instructors, mentors, and advisors on instructors' Day, an important occasion. With great enthusiasm, schools and universities organize a range of extracurricular events to commemorate this day. Poems, skits, speeches, and other artistic performances are organized as a way to show teachers how much they are appreciated.


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