Teachers’ Day: PM Modi praises teachers for ensuring students education during COVID-19

New Delhi: Greeting the teaching fraternity on the occasion of Teachers' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in the COVID-19 times.

September 5 is celebrated as Teachers' Day every year to mark the birth anniversary of former president and great educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

The Prime Minister also paid tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

"I pay my respects to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti and recall his distinguished scholarship as well as contributions to our nation," PM said in a tweet.

In another tweet, Prime Minister said, "On Teachers' Day, greetings to the entire teaching fraternity, which has always played a pivotal role in nurturing young minds. It is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in the COVID-19 times." (UNI)