Teacher's Day 2023 is celebrated in India on September 5. This annual commemoration marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - who played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian Education System and helped teachers get the recognition and respect they deserve. Every year, to mark this day, schools and colleges across the country organize special Teacher’s Day events and celebrations. In addition to remembering Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was the first vice president of India, people also take this opportunity to celebrate the teachers in their own lives who have been instrumental in shaping us into the people they are. As we celebrate Teacher’s Day 2023, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Teacher’s Day and more. Happy Teachers' Day 2023 Wishes, Quotes and Greetings.

When is Teacher’s Day 2023?

Teacher’s Day is celebrated on different days across the world. In India, Teacher’s Day is celebrated every year on September 5 - which is the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The first Teacher’s Day in India was celebrated in 1962. It is interesting to note that Dr. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the second President of India in the same year. Inspirational Speeches To Express Heartfelt Gratitude to Teachers on Special Occasion.

Significance of Teacher’s Day

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the youth of tomorrow and building a force that can reckoned with the world. Dr. Radhakrishnan believed that "teachers should be the best minds in the country" and made several key contributions to make the education system in India one of the best in the world. This is the reason that his birth anniversary is celebrated by helping propagate his messages and teachings forward by celebrating the teachers who are an integral part of our society.

Teachers' Day 2023 Greetings, Images And Quotes To Celebrate Dr. Radhakrishnan's Birth Anniversary

To celebrate Teacher’s Day 2023, many students often shower their teachers with gifts, cards and special Happy Teacher’s Day wishes. Additionally, there are dedicated Teacher’s Day programmes that are organized in schools across India.

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