Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday felicitated as many as 100 teachers at a special function organised by School & Mass Education Department at Jayadev Bhawan here.
The teachers, including 25 women from across the state, were given a cheque of Rs 25,000 each besides a citation highlighting their contribution to the field of education.
“Teachers are the cornerstone of an empowered and enlightened society. On the occasion of Guru Divas, I thank them for their invaluable contribution towards nation building,” Naveen told mediapersons after the function.
Earlier in the day, the chief minister had tweeted, “Greetings to teachers on #TeachersDay & homage to scholar, philosopher & former President of India Dr S Radhakrishnan on birth anniversary.”
Among others, school and mass education minister Badri Narayan Patra and other senior government officials were present at the function.
Meanwhile, schools, colleges and educational institutions in the city celebrated the occasion by organising essay, debate competitions and different cultural programmes.
To make the day memorable, students of Saraswati Sisu Mandir, Unit-III, organised Guru Vandana, where they worshiped their teachers and threw light on the role of teachers in nation building and the values of education.
“The students should strive hard to become good citizens and focus on participating in social activities and helping the downtrodden,” a teacher of the school said.
Parents and guardians also attended the events organised on the school premises.
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