Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Teachers’ Day, praising educators’ dedication and compassion in shaping future generations. Remembering Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, he highlighted India’s guru-disciple tradition and urged teachers to instil self-reliance by reducing dependence on foreign goods. Interacting with National Awardee teachers, Modi hailed their service as vital to nation-building, calling teachers the foundation of a strong society.