Teachers' Day in India is celebrated every year on 5 September on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. However, International Teachers' Day is celebrated in October across the world. World Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5th October every year. The purpose of this day is to honor the important role of teachers and appreciate their contribution in the field of education. It is celebrated internationally and the day is an opportunity to recognize the role of teachers in society, promote the importance of education, and motivate for improvement in the field of education.

It is an important opportunity to honor teachers and recognize their invaluable contributions. This day gives us the opportunity to understand that teachers do not just perform a professional function, but they prepare new citizens for the future of society.

History of World Teachers' Day
World Teachers' Day was started in 1994. This day was chosen in 1966 to mark the adoption of the recommendation of standards on teacher education and their workplace by UNESCO and the International Labor Organization (ILO). This day is also important because it focuses on the rights of teachers, their working conditions and their professional responsibilities.

Why is World Teachers' Day celebrated?
Teachers are the builders of society. They not only impart education, but also build the character, mindset, and future of the students. The main purpose of celebrating World Teachers' Day is to express gratitude towards teachers and appreciate their efforts. This day reminds us that teachers are not just a professional, but the future builders of society. Through this, attention is focused on the importance of education and the responsibilities of teachers, which can improve the quality of education and development of society.

World Teachers Day 2024 Theme
Every year, UNESCO and other organizations involved in the education sector choose a special theme for the day, which focuses on a particular issue related to education and teachers. The theme of World Teachers’ Day 2024 is “Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.”

The theme of World Teachers' Day is chosen every year to draw attention to the problems of teachers and their solutions. Through this, professional development of teachers, improvement of quality of education and new education policies are discussed.

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