Why India Celebrates Teachers Day A Month Ahead Of The World

In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5, a month ahead of World Teachers Day, which is on October 5. Here’s why.

India will celebrate Teachers’ Day 2021 tomorrow, September 5, to mark the birth anniversary of great philosopher, teacher, scholar and the second President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. India’s Teacher’s Day Celebration is one month ahead of World Teachers’ Day, which is on October 5. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Education International celebrates International Teachers day to commemorate the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO recommendation concerning the status of teachers, regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions. India has been celebrating September 5 as Teachers’ Day since 1962, to honor Dr Radhakrishnan's remarkable approach towards education and students.