Nation Celebrates Teachers' Day: Tributes Paid to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

President Murmu and other leaders paid homage to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary. Tributes coincided with the celebration of Teachers' Day, highlighting the role of educators in nation-building. The President is set to confer the National Teachers' Award 2024 on selected teachers.

President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. Subsequently, the President will confer the National Teachers' Award 2024 to 82 selected educators at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital.

President Murmu extended her greetings to teachers across the nation on the eve of Teachers' Day, expressing best wishes for their efforts in shaping enlightened communities. She remarked, "On the occasion of Teachers' Day, I extend my warm wishes to all the teachers in our country. This day marks the birth anniversary of the great educationist, philosopher, and former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who is a great source of inspiration for the entire nation. I pay my humble tributes to him on this occasion."

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings, expressing gratitude to teachers for their role in shaping young minds. In a social media post, he said, "Best wishes on #TeachersDay, an occasion to express gratitude to all teachers who shape young minds. Tributes to Dr. Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid his respects and highlighted the critical role teachers play in building a strong society and nation. He said, "On #TeachersDay, I bow to all the teachers who not only build the lives of their students but also make invaluable contributions to building a great nation."

Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on September 5, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an eminent scholar and Bharat Ratna recipient. Born in 1888, he served as India's first Vice President from 1952 to 1962 and as its second President from 1962 to 1967. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)