Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the occasion of Teachers' Day on Tuesday, wished the teaching community and said that teachers have a central role in realizing the dream of a 'New India'.  

He further asked the nation to make the next five years all about 'teach to transform, educate to empower and learn to lead.'

Prime Minister said, "On Teachers' Day, I salute the teaching community that is devoted to nurturing minds & spreading the joys of education in society."

"Teachers have a central role in realizing our dream of a 'New India' that is driven by cutting-edge research & innovation," he added.

PM Modi also paid tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary and termed him an outstanding teacher and statesman.

"My tributes to Dr. S Radhakrishnan, an outstanding teacher and statesman on his birth anniversary."

Dr. Radhakrishnan, philosopher-author and India's second president was born on September 5, 1888.

It's in his honor that India celebrates this day as the Teachers' Day.

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