Teacher's role paramount in nation-building: Modi
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the role of teachers in nation-building is paramount. "[I]ndia salutes the dedication & commitment of all teachers," he added. Modi also said that Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day, was a scholar, a statesman, and a respected teacher who shaped many minds.