India Observed National Teachers’ Day 2025 on 5th September.
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National Teachers’ Day is observed annually on 5th September across India to honor the invaluable role of teachers in education and society. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s 1st Vice President and 2nd President.
Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In 1962, when he became the 2nd President of India, his students sought to celebrate his birthday, but he suggested that the day be observed as Teachers’ Day instead.
The first National Teachers’ Day was celebrated on 5th September 1962, and since then it has become an annual tradition to honor the contribution of teachers nationwide.
Main Point :- (i) On 5th September 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers’ Awards (NTA) 2025 to 81 teachers across India at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
(ii) Each National Teachers’ Award comprises a Silver Medal, a Certificate of Merit (CoM), and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, recognizing excellence and dedication in the field of education.
(iii) To mark the occasion, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a special sand sculpture at Puri Beach, Odisha, paying tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and symbolizing the nation’s respect for teachers.
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