New Delhi, Sep 5: On the occasion of Teachers' Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heart-warming letter to over 20 lakh teachers across India. The Prime Minister, who has put up a copy of the letter on Twitter, thanked them for their vital role in shaping the society. Greeting the Teachers' community, and paying tribute to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on Teachers' Day, PM Modi said that teachers inspire as well as inform, educate and enlighten.

In an email sent to lakhs of teachers, the Prime Minister mentioned their tremendous influence on the lives of children and added that the values inculcated by teachers stay with the students for a lifetime. PM Modi added, "The values inculcated by teachers stay with the students for a lifetime."

Take a look at PM Modi's heart-warming letter to all the teachers:

"I am sure you are keeping up-to-date with the latest advances in technology and further connecting your students with the technological trends," the Prime Minister wrote in his letter to teachers. The Prime Minister quoted former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who had said, "Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre and future of an individual."

PM Modi said the 21st century will be shaped by societies that accord topmost importance to education, research, and innovation. "Needless to say, this makes the role of our teachers extremely vital," he added. He also mentioned some of the efforts that the Government of India is undertaking to bring about a paradigm shift in the education sector.

The Prime Minister noted that on 2nd October, the nation will mark the start of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi. He exhorted the teaching community to take the lead in furthering the thoughts and noble ideals of Bapu in an innovative manner, among the students. He appreciated the "stupendous role of the teaching community in strengthening the Swachh Bharat Mission."

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