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September 5 became Teachers’ Day during Radhakrishnan’s presidency

Nikita Mohta; Anagha · DistrictNews · 2026-09-05

September 5 became Teachers’ Day during Radhakrishnan’s presidency

September 5 became Teachers’ Day during Radhakrishnan’s presidency. While official accounts credit his wish to honour teachers, another account credits a teachers’ federation and Jawaharlal Nehru. September 5 came to be observed as Teachers' Day on September 5, 2013. The day is celebrated across the world on the last day of September each year. For more information, visit teachersday.org.

Why it matters. Why it matters: September 5 became Teachers’ Day during Radhakrishnan’s presidency.

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