NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a national address on Teachers’ Day, recognizing the fundamental role of educators in societal development and paying homage to former President and philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.
As part of the observances, the Prime Minister shared official media documentation showcasing highlights from his interaction with the 82 recipients of the National Teachers’ Awards 2026, hosted at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
Key Statements & Media Dissemination
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Commemorative Observance: Highlighted Teachers’ Day as an institutional platform to acknowledge the contributions of the teaching fraternity to nation-building while paying tribute to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
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Executive Engagement: Shared video and visual documentation on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting the interactive session held with award-winning educators, higher education faculty, and skill trainers at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
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National Messaging: Reaffirmed the government’s emphasis on empowering educators, promoting value-based learning, and advancing pedagogical reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP).
