New Delhi: By imparting essential knowledge and pointing us in the right direction, teachers play an irreplaceable role in our lives. To recognise and celebrate their contributions, Teachers’ Day is observed throughout India on September 5 every year.
India observes National Teachers’ Day to commemorate Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary, recognising his enormous contributions and accomplishments.
Born on September 5, 1888, Dr. Radhakrishnan served as the President of India and was a recognized researcher, scholar, and Bharat Ratna awardee.
Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was born into a poor Telugu Brahmin family, received all of his education through scholarships. He published “The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore” in 1917 after receiving a master’s degree in philosophy. He also held the position of Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936, and in 1939, he succeeded Madan Mohan Malviya as Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Dr. Radhakrishnan was a beloved teacher and a brilliant student throughout his life. When he was India’s second president in 1962, his students approached him to mark his birthday with a special event. Radhakrishnan, however, requested that September 5 be designated as Teachers’ Day to honour the teachers’ significant contributions to society.
