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रााष्ट्र Nation Teachers' Day

Teachers are extraordinary

guides and mentors

Teaching is not just a profession, but it is also a unique divine responsibility
to provide guidance and knowledge. A teacher shapes the future of children
by educating them with his knowledge. He makes a unique contribution
in shaping a strong nation. With the power of extraordinary guidance and
protection, teachers not only pass on knowledge and moral values to
children, but also make an important contribution in building a strong society
and a strong nation by empowering them…

eachers' Day, celebrated every year on Providing education is 'Jeevan Dharma'
September 5 on the birthday of former
TPresident Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, (religion of life) and not a profession
is a great opportunity to applaud the teacher When Prime Minister Narendra Modi first
fraternity for their hard work, dedication and became the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he had
commitment. Also, this day is dedicated to two wishes. First, to meet all his friends from
recognizing the excellent work of teachers at the school and second, to meet the teachers who
national level as well as honoring them. taught him. PM Modi is satisfied that both
Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said, his wishes were fulfilled. After becoming the
“Teaching is a most noble profession which Prime Minister, he himself said this during an
informal conversation with award winning
shapes the character, potential and future of an teachers on the eve of Teachers' Day in 2014.
individual.” Teachers inspire, inform, educate and On the eve of Teachers' Day in 2014, Prime
enlighten us. Teaching about being a responsible Minister Modi had an informal conversation
citizen from childhood will surely help in building with award winning teachers. During this, the
a better society. It is as simple as teaching traffic Prime Minister said that 'providing education'
rules, cleanliness, compassion towards women, is not a job or profession, but it is 'Jeevan
concern for the poor and respect for elders. In Dharma' (religion of life). He said that a
a letter to the teaching community on Teachers’ teacher never retires, rather he always strives
to teach the new generation. Also, he said that
Day in 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, in view of the change and to prepare the new
“Thanks to the monumental efforts of teachers generation for it, teachers should stay
like you, the focus has successfully shifted from two steps ahead of time.
outlays to outcomes, from teaching to learning.
The emphasis on skill development has received
a significant push due to the Atal Tinkering Labs.
Numerous universities are being set up across
India so that no youngster is denied the joys of
quality education.”

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