President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted teachers throughout the country on the eve of Teachers' Day.<br/><br/>In his message, the President said, Teachers' Day is a special occasion when the country honour the teachers who are practitioners of one of the noblest professions and whose dharma is to impart wisdom.<br/><br/>Mr Mukhejee said, teachers mould the destiny of students and impart wisdom and learning to the future generations.<br/><br/>He said, India's tradition of Guru Shishya parampara calls upon teachers to impart their deepest knowledge to students and inculcate in them a sense of discipline, dedication and commitment to the service of the motherland.<br/><br/>The President said, an inspired teacher is value-oriented, mission-driven, self-motivated and result-oriented and he links the individual goals of students to national goals and enables them achieve their full potential.<br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee said, teaching as a profession must receive respect and recognition from society and teachers must be made to feel that their contribution and devotion to students is appreciated.<br/><br/>He said, everyone must have an environment that fosters creativity and recognizes merit amongst teachers.