Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan suggested that his birthday be observed as Teachers' Day to a group of students who wanted to celebrate him. Here are some fascinating facts about Dr Radhakrishnan
Every year on September 5, India celebrates Teachers' Day. This day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an eminent educator and India's first and second vice president. He was also a scholar, educator, and respected philosopher. Students held him in high regard due to his charisma.
He offered to a group of pupils anxious to celebrate his birthday that it be observed as Teachers' Day. So, since 1962, schools and higher education institutions across India have commemorated the day by paying honour to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as well as all of the instructors in the country who work to assist children learn.
Here are some fascinating facts about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
Teachers' Day coincides with Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary. When Dr. Radhakrishnan was President of India from 1962 to 1967, his students and friends asked him if they might celebrate his birthday on September 5. While he did not agree to a grand celebration, Dr. Radhakrishnan said he would be delighted if the day was designated Teachers' Day. Teachers' Day has been commemorated on September 5 every year since 1962.