Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that it is an occasion to express gratitude to all teachers who shape young minds. He also paid tributes to the former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, on his birth anniversary, which is commemorated as Teachers’ Day. The Prime Minister has also written a letter to the teachers saying that their role is very important in shaping the lives of students by imparting knowledge and guidance.

He also said that along with the personal development of students, the role of teachers is also very important in making them responsible and capable citizens of the country. He added that the country is rapidly moving towards educational reforms taking students and teachers along, and in this path of development, the hands of teachers are being strengthened through all resources. Mr Modi said India is emerging as an excellent centre of knowledge across the world due to the combination of traditional knowledge and a modern education system.