Teachers’ Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu Urges Teachers To Build Confidence, Not Fear, And Shape Good Human Beings
New Delhi: A teacher's conduct should not generate fear and anxiety among students, as educators help shape their destinies and have a duty to guide them to become good human beings, President Droupadi Murmu said on the occasion of Teachers' Day 2026. Also Watch: Marking the occasion, President Murmu has written an article in which she extended greetings to the nation's teachers, conveying…
On the occasion of Teachers' Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of positive guidance rather than fear in educating students. She urged educators to instill confidence and shape good human beings rather than generating anxiety and fear. President Murmu recalled that Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, had wished for his birthday to be observed as Teachers' Day, underscoring the significance of teachers in shaping young minds.
She quoted Mahakavi Kalidas, describing a good teacher as one with profound knowledge and the ability to effectively transmit it. President Murmu also highlighted the timeless message of "Acharyadevo Bhava" from the Shikshavalli in the Taittiriya Upanishad, which teaches teachers to love their students as their own children, treat them equally, and ensure their well-being.
She shared her own experiences of being guided by wise and affectionate teachers during her formative years, emphasizing the profound impact teachers can have on a student's life. President Murmu urged the nation's teachers to hold their positions in high esteem, recognizing that their sacred duty is to guide students to be good human beings and to succeed ethically.
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