Teacher’s Day 2023: History, Significance and Wishes

Teacher’s Day 2023

National Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on September 5th every year. It is a day to honor and celebrate the contributions of teachers to society. The day is also observed as a tribute to the memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. Dr. Radhakrishnan was a scholar, philosopher, and teacher. He was also a strong advocate for education and believed that teachers played a vital role in shaping the future of the nation. In 1962, when his students asked him to celebrate his birthday, he requested that they instead observe September 5th as Teachers’ Day. This year Teacher’s Day 2023 is celebrated on Tuesday.

On National Teachers’ Day, schools and educational institutions hold special events to honor teachers. Teachers are given gifts, flowers, and other tokens of appreciation. Students also perform cultural programs and give speeches to express their gratitude to their teachers. National Teachers’ Day is a day to reflect on the importance of teachers in our lives. Teachers are the ones who help us learn and grow, and they deserve our respect and appreciation.

Teacher’s Day History

In 1962, when Dr. S Radhakrishnan assumed office as the President of India his students approached him seeking permission to celebrate September 5 as a special day. Instead, Dr. Radhakrishnan asked his students to observe the date as Teacher’s Day in a bid to acknowledge the contribution of teachers to society. Globally, World Teachers Day is observed on October 5. It is an initiative led by organisations such as UNESCO, UNICEF and ILO.

Dr. Radhakrishnan’s students agreed to his suggestion and since then, September 5th has been celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India. The day is a reminder of the importance of teachers in our lives and the need to appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Teacher’s Day 2023 Significance

Teacher’s Day is celebrated to show gratitude to teachers and other educators and schools and colleges all across India celebrate the day by paying their tribute to Dr. Radhakrishnan. The day is not restricted to students in schools and colleges to show their gratitude for their teachers but also extends to working professionals to show gratitude to mentors and appreciate them for helping them grow in their careers.

Teacher’s Day is one such event to which students and teachers equally look forward. The Day is important for the students as it gives them a chance to understand the efforts put in by their teachers to ensure that they get a proper education. Similarly, teachers also look forward to the Teachers’ Day celebration as their efforts get recognised and honoured by students and other agencies as well.

Teachers, like Radhakrishnan, are builders of the nation’s future as they ensure their students are armed with proper knowledge and wisdom to lead their lives responsibly. Teachers’ Day helps highlight their role, their plight and their rights in our society.

Here are some ways to celebrate National Teachers’ Day:

• Write a letter to your favorite teacher expressing your gratitude.
• Give your teacher a small gift, such as flowers, chocolates, or a book.
• Volunteer at your child’s school to help out in the classroom.
• Donate to a scholarship fund for aspiring teachers.
• Spread the word about the importance of teachers by sharing positive stories about them on social media.

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