Teacher’s Day 2022: How Indian leaders paid tribute to teachers, their contributions

On Teachers’ Day 2022, chief ministers, current and former ministers of education, the president and vice president all paid respect to teachers. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, referred to them as “diligent potters” who shape the next generation. In honour of the former Indian President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary, Teachers’ Day is marked annually on September 5. Dr Radhakrishnan encouraged young people to use their education to improve the world. He made remarkable contributions to the field of education.

Leaders from all states and parties thanked teachers for their contributions as India observed its 60th Teachers’ Day. In a homage to Dr S. Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra’s minister of education Varsha Gaikwad stated, “Education opens up our thoughts and teachers are crucial to this process.”

President Droupadi Murmu inscribed “honour to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan” thanks to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Kerala’s chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, tweeted: “Kerala is looking up to the leadership of its teachers in its transformation into a knowledge economy and innovation society.” He thanked teachers for their “important contribution” to forming generations.

On the occasion of Dr S. Radhakrishnan’s birth, Indian Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu tweeted: “He was a renowned philosopher, statesman, scholar, teacher, and writer. All Indians will continue to be inspired by his life, work, and legacy.”

Teachers, according to Sarma, “formed us into diverse shapes, giving us life and a purpose,” like hardworking potters. He stated that they were among God’s best creators: “We will always be grateful to them for the morals and outlook they instilled in us, which helped us to dream and pursue our aspirations. Thank you, educators.”

Happy Teacher’s Day 2022!