Every year, September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day across India. Educational institutions take a break from their regular curriculum to celebrate the people who do arguably the most important as well as the most underrated job in the world: preparing the next generation of human beings to face life.
But why does it happen on September 5 every year? Cultural programs are organised, gifts are given, and students express their gratitude towards their teachers to the best they can. The answer is that the day marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, distinguished philosopher, scholar, and statesman who was also, most importantly, a teacher.
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated exactly a month later on October 5 While September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India. The day marks the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) passing the Recommendation Concerning the Status of Teachers in coordination with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 1966. The Recommendation established benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers. It set standards for their training and continuing education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions. The day celebrates the protection of the rights and status of teachers and encourages young people to join the field.
