ITANAGAR, Sep 4: Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the State as well as the teaching community on the eve of Teachers’ Day, which marks the birth anniversary of one of India’s most distinguished sons and former President, Bharat Ratna Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
He expressed hope that the Day will inspire those in the noble profession to renew their commitment to imparting knowledge and value-based education.
Dr Radhakrishnan was a great philosopher, a humanist, and above all, an exemplary teacher. He was warm-hearted with his colleagues, a paragon of knowledge, a strict disciplinarian, yet always approachable. No matter the position he held, whether as Ambassador, Vice President, or President of the country, he remained a teacher at heart. Teaching was his first love, the Governor said.
He said that teachers play a pivotal role in the lives of students and in society at large. With their foresight, knowledge, and experience, they significantly influence the growth, development, and well-being of students, and by extension, the Nation. “On this significant day, I urge members of the teaching fraternity to follow the path of righteousness and high morals exemplified by Dr Radhakrishnan.”
“May the celebrations of this day inspire us to embrace the ideals and values that Dr Radhakrishnan practiced, which reflect the best traditions of our ancient Gurukul teachers and have greatly contributed towards ‘Viksit Bharat’,” the Governor said in his message.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu also extended his best wishes to all teachers working in the state on the Teachers’ Day eve.
He particularly hailed teachers imparting quality education – both moral and academic – working in rural and remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh despite lack of basic amenities.
“The sacrifices that our teachers make in Arunachal Pradesh are praiseworthy and incomparable. Generations to come will be ever grateful to them,” he said.
Paying rich tributes to the teachers of yesteryears, Khandu expressed hope that they are doing good in their second innings.
He also congratulated the teachers, who are being conferred with state and national awards for their outstanding contributions in the field of education on the auspicious occasion. “As grown-ups we make our life. As teachers you make us make ours. Happy Teachers’ Day!” Khandu added.