**Summary:**
On the eve of Teachers' Day (September 5, 2025), the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, extended greetings to teachers nationwide. The President's message commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a revered educationist, philosopher, and former President of India, emphasizing his inspirational role. The message highlights teachers as guiding lights and architects of the nation's future, underscoring their critical role in shaping responsible, knowledgeable, and skilled citizens, particularly in the context of India's development goals. The President referenced the National Education Policy 2020 as a reflection of the government's commitment to empowering teachers and strengthening the education system and encourages the creation of an environment that honors teachers and fosters creativity, compassion, and innovation in students. The press release was issued by PIB Delhi on September 4, 2025, at 6:08 PM (Release ID: 2163789).
Key Entities Referenced
President of India: The Head of State of India, currently Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: The current President of India.
Teachers Day: A day to celebrate and appreciate teachers.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: An Indian philosopher, educationist, and former President of India, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Teachers' Day.
India: The country which the President is addressing and whose future is being discussed.
National Education Policy 2020: A comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher education in India.
Delhi: Location of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE
EVE OF TEACHERS’ DAY
Posted On: 04 SEP 2025 6:08PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has greeted teachers across the country on the eve of
Teachers’ Day.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, I extend my warm wishes to all the
teachers in our country. This day marks the birth anniversary of the great educationist, philosopher and former
President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who is a great source of inspiration for the entire nation. I
pay my humble tributes to him on this occasion.
Teachers are the guiding light of our society and the architects of our nation’s future. Through their wisdom,
knowledge and values, they nurture generations of students and inspire them to pursue excellence and
innovation. As India moves ahead to achieve the goal of a developed nation, the role of teachers in preparing
responsible, knowledgeable and skilled citizens becomes even more significant. The National Education
Policy 2020 reflects our commitment to empowering teachers and strengthening the education system.
Let us strive to create a favourable environment that honors teachers and fosters creativity, compassion, and
innovation in students.
I once again convey my good wishes to the entire teaching community and wish them success in the
endeavour of building an enlightened community of students who will take India to greater heights”.
Please click here to see the President's Message
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(Release ID: 2163789)