<span style="color: #333333;">President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted teachers across the country on the occasion of Teachers' Day. In his message, Mr Kovind said, Dr. Radhakrishnan, also a renowned philosopher, defined the role of the teacher as someone who acts not only as an educator but also as a moral mentor and imbues values among students.<br />''<br />''The President said, it is with sheer perseverance and patience that a teacher helps students comprehend the rich legacy of our culture. He said, ideal teachers consistently encourage students to pursue this objective and realize their goals. He said, this is the precise reason why the 'Guru-Shishya' tradition holds special reverence in Indian culture.<br />''<br />''He expressed hope that we continue to be guided by our sagacious teachers and build a future of this great nation.<br />''<br />''The President extended warm greetings to the community of teachers and wished them great success in their endeavours in the making of an enlightened community of students who will lead our country to great glory in the days to come.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind paid homage to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The President and officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of the portrait of Dr Radhakrishnan.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today paid his tributes to Dr S. Radhakrishnan, the second President of India on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, Dr S. Radhakrishnan was an eminent teacher, philosopher, scholar, statesman and author. The Vice President said, his life, work and legacy will keep inspiring every Indian.<br />''<br />''Mr Naidu also greeted teachers on Teachers Day. He thanked all those teachers who have been working tirelessly through the hardship of the pandemic to prevent academic disruption to students. He also saluted their dedication, courage and their selfless service.</span><br />''<br />''The Vice President today said there is a need to revive the spirit of excellence and asserted that mediocrity must never be the norm. Conveying his thoughts on the occasion of Teachers' Day in a Facebook post, Mr Naidu reminisced that India was known as the 'Vishwaguru' at one time.<br />'' <br />''Naming institutions like Nalanda, Takshashila and Pushpagiri that exemplified excellence, he said India was a society that valued learning and considered teaching to be one of the most noble and sacred professions. The Vice President expressed his deep sense of gratitude to all his teachers who left an indelible impression on his personality.<br />'' <br />''Quoting the mantra, 'Acharya Devo Bhava', Mr Naidu said teachers are manifestations of the divine because they create a well-rounded personality and foster innovation. He stated that the National Education Policy 2020 rightly recognized teachers and faculty as the heart of the learning process. He added that society must continue to revere the immense contribution of teachers to national development.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted teachers across the country on Teachers' Day. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the country remains grateful to the hardworking teachers for their contributions towards shaping minds and building the nation. He said, on Teachers Day, we express gratitude to the teachers for their remarkable efforts. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary. </span>