JAMMU, September 5, 2025 — On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on September 5, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, extended heartfelt greetings and deep gratitude to educators across the region for their selfless service and pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future. The day also marks the Janm-Jayanti of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the eminent philosopher, scholar, and former President of India, whose legacy continues to inspire the education sector.In his Teachers’ Day message, LG Manoj Sinha stated, “On Teachers’ Day, I extend my warm greetings & heartfelt gratitude to all teachers for their selfless service, nurturing young minds & invaluable contribution to shaping the nation’s future. My humble tributes to the great educationist Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Ji on his Janm-Jayanti.” He emphasized the critical role teachers play in fostering knowledge, values, and innovation among students, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving educational landscape.Teachers’ Day, observed since 1962, commemorates Dr. Radhakrishnan’s enduring contributions to education and his belief that teachers are the cornerstone of a progressive society.
A Bharat Ratna recipient, Dr. Radhakrishnan proposed celebrating his birthday as a day to honoUr educators, a tradition that continues to resonate nationwide. In Jammu and Kashmir, schools, colleges, and institutions organized events, felicitations, and cultural programs to celebrate teachers’ dedication.LG Sinha highlighted initiatives like the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and local programs aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure and teacher training in the Union Territory. “Our teachers are empowering students with skills for a new India while preserving our cultural values,” he noted, underscoring their role in nation-building.As Jammu and Kashmir joins the nation in celebrating Teachers’ Day 2025, LG Manoj Sinha’s message reinforces the administration’s commitment to supporting educators in their mission to shape future leaders.
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