Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Jay Shah, Murmu Honour Teachers’ Day and Education
Teachers’ Day is a special day to thank teachers.
In India, it is celebrated every year on September 5.
The date marks the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
He was a philosopher, scholar and teacher who later became president.
Jay Shah sent a message thanking teachers and mentors.
He said teachers help shape people’s values, confidence and dreams.
President Droupadi Murmu also praised teachers for guiding students and building character.
Schools celebrate the day with activities and programmes for teachers.
International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah extended Teachers’ Day greetings on Friday.
Shah thanked teachers and mentors for shaping values, confidence and dreams.
President Droupadi Murmu also greeted teachers across India on the eve of Teachers’ Day.
Teachers’ Day is observed on September 5 to mark Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary.
Schools and educational institutions celebrate with programmes recognising teachers’ contributions to education and nation-building.
- Who
- International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah and President Droupadi Murmu greeted teachers; Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is commemorated.
- What
- They issued Teachers’ Day messages recognising teachers’ role in education, mentorship and character-building.
- When
- The greetings were issued on Friday, ahead of Teachers’ Day, which is observed annually on September 5.
- Where
- Across India, including schools and educational institutions nationwide.
- Why
- Teachers’ Day honours teachers and marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Teachers’ Day
- Observed across India every year on September 5.
- Jay Shah’s role
- Chairman of the International Cricket Council.
- Jay Shah’s message
- He expressed gratitude to teachers and mentors for shaping minds, values, confidence and dreams.
- President’s message
- Droupadi Murmu said teachers nurture talent, strengthen character and guide students to become good human beings.
- Commemorated figure
- Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned philosopher, scholar, author and teacher.
- Celebrations
- Schools and educational institutions hold programmes and activities to recognise teachers’ contributions.