Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday extended warm greetings to the teaching fraternity on the eve of Teachers' Day, which is going to celebrate on Sunday, September 5.

The prime minister lauded teachers for adapting to the teaching methods in the trying times of COVID so as to ensure the students face no academic hurdles notwithstanding shifts in the teaching systems. He said, "A teacher not only imparts knowledge but also fosters growth in the personality of the students. The teachers played a monumental role especially in the trying times of COVID, where teachers of Goa have been exceptional in adapting to the teaching methods while ensuring their students face no academic hurdles despite shifts in the teaching systems. Their efforts are truly commendable."  He added, "On the occasion, I appeal to the teaching community of Goa, to draw inspiration from the life of Dr S Radhakrishnan and discharge their duties with a renewed sense of dedication and commitment."

Teachers' Day in India is celebrated annually on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a noble teacher, philosopher, educationalist, writer and the president of India.

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