Teachers' Day is dedicated to our
teachers, mentors, gurus and parents who guided us to be good students and
better human beings in the society. Every year, Teacher's Day is celebrated on
September 5, the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. This
tradition to celebrate Teachers' Day started from 1962 to honour Dr Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan and all the teachers.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a
philosopher, scholar, an exemplary teacher, and politician who dedicated his
life towards education and shaping up the youth of the country. He was also the
first Vice-President of India and the second President of India.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born
on September 5, 1888, in a middle class family in Thiruthani . He was an
outstanding student and studied philosophy at Christian College, Madras. He
taught at various colleges in his lifetime from University of Mysore to
University of Calcutta. He was also appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra
University, Delhi University as well as Banaras Hindu University.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was
awarded several high awards during his life, including a knighthood in 1931,
the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954, and honorary
membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan believed Teachers should be the
best minds in the country
Er.Prof.AlokV Gaddi
B.E,MBA,(PhD)
B.E,MBA,(PhD)
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