Teachers Day 2022: Here's Why Dr S Radhakrishnan's Birth Anniversary Is Celebrated As Teachers' Day In India

Teachers' Day: After Dr S Radhakrishnan took charge as the President in 1962, some students sought permission from him to celebrate his birthday.

Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 every year in India to acknowledge the contribution of teachers in the society. The day marks the birth anniversary of India's second President and first Vice President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

But why is Dr Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary celebrated as Teachers' Day in India?

This is because after he took charge as the President of India in 1962, some students sought permission from him to celebrate his birthday. Dr Radhakrishnan, however, did not approve any fancy celebration but rather requested that the day be observed as Teachers' Day.

Since then, September 5 has been celebrated as Teachers' Day across the country. Various cultural programmes are organised in schools and other educational institutions to mark the day.