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Tamil Nadu Celebrates 396 Outstanding Teachers on Teachers' Day
5 Sep
Summary
- Tamil Nadu government honors 396 best teachers with Dr. Radhakrishnan Award
- Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin emphasizes teachers' role in imparting social justice values
- Tamil Nadu consistently achieves high pass percentages due to dedicated teachers
In a celebration of the teaching profession, the Tamil Nadu government honored 396 of the state's best educators with the Dr. Radhakrishnan Award on Teachers' Day. The awards were presented by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin at the Anna Centenary Library.
During the ceremony, Mr. Stalin emphasized the importance of teachers imparting the values of social justice to their students. He acknowledged the pivotal role of teachers in ensuring education has reached even the most remote villages, producing successful professionals like engineers, doctors, and politicians. The Deputy CM urged teachers to also instill rational thinking in their students, as this is essential for their holistic development.
On a lighter note, Mr. Stalin requested math and science teachers to not encroach on physical training (PT) periods, allowing students to play and stay physically fit, which in turn enables them to better absorb the knowledge imparted by their teachers.
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi praised the state's teachers, stating that Tamil Nadu consistently achieves among the highest pass percentages in the country due to their dedicated efforts. He described the award as a "ladder towards building a better society," recognizing the far-reaching impact of exceptional educators.
Other dignitaries, including the Director of School Education, S. Kannappan, and the Principal Secretary of the School Education department, B. Chandra Mohan, also spoke at the event, highlighting the invaluable contributions of Tamil Nadu's teaching community.
