Archive · 5 Sep 2026
President Murmu Greets Teachers, Highlights Their Role in Education
President Droupadi Murmu sent her greetings to teachers in India before Teachers’ Day.
She said teachers do more than teach school subjects.
They also help children build good character and discover their abilities.
She thanked teachers for guiding and encouraging students.
Murmu asked teachers to keep learning new things and use technology.
She also encouraged them to try creative ways of teaching.
She said students should be curious, ask questions and think for themselves.
Teachers’ Day remembers Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a teacher, philosopher and former president.
President Droupadi Murmu greeted teachers across India on the eve of Teachers’ Day 2026.
She said teachers help nurture talent, build character and shape responsible, compassionate individuals.
Murmu urged teachers to continually update their knowledge and skills and embrace technology.
She encouraged innovative teaching, independent thinking, curiosity and a spirit of enquiry among students.
Murmu paid tribute to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and thanked teachers for nurturing enlightened generations.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, teachers across India and students; Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was also remembered.
- What
- Murmu extended Teachers’ Day greetings, praised teachers’ role in shaping students and urged them to update their skills, use technology and encourage independent thought.
- When
- On the eve of Teachers’ Day 2026; Teachers’ Day is observed annually in India.
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- To recognise teachers’ contributions and encourage them to nurture capable, responsible and enlightened future generations.
- Occasion
- Teachers’ Day 2026
- Speaker
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Teachers’ role
- Teachers were described as mentors who help students develop character, discover abilities and become responsible individuals.
- Professional development
- Murmu urged teachers to continually update their knowledge and skills.
- Technology and innovation
- Teachers were encouraged to embrace technology and adopt innovative classroom methods.
- Student development
- Murmu called for independent thinking, curiosity and a spirit of enquiry among students.
- Historical remembrance
- Teachers’ Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
