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Principal Dr Soumya Nayyar, Administrator Jyoti Thakur, Dr Amit Singh Thakur, Head of the Department of Commerce & Management; Dr Praveen Kumar Yadav, Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication; and Manu Rawani, Head of the Department of Science, address students during the Teachers’ Day celebration at Pragati College, Raipur, on September 5, 2026-Photo Credit:channel24india.com .
Commerce & Management and Computer Science departments mark the occasion with tributes to teachers and a message on knowledge, values and responsibility
Raipur, September 5, 2026: Teachers’ Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and a sense of gratitude at Pragati College, Raipur, on Saturday, September 5, 2026 with students and faculty members coming together to remember the contribution of teachers to education and society and to pay tribute to former President, philosopher and eminent educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
The celebration was organised by the Department of Commerce & Management and the Department of Computer Science, with students taking an active role in arranging the programme and creating a colourful academic setting for the occasion.
The venue reflected the spirit of Teachers’ Day, with students decorating the classroom and podium with handmade flowers, colourful hot-air-balloon designs and other creative elements. The programme brought teachers and students together outside the routine of lectures and examinations and provided an opportunity to reflect on the larger purpose of education.
Principal Dr Soumya Nayyar, Administrator Jyoti Thakur, Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Dr Amit Singh Thakur, Head of the Department of Science Manu Rawani, Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Dr Praveen Kumar Yadav, along with faculty members of the Commerce & Management and Science departments, were present during the celebration.
Remembering Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
The programme centred on the life and educational philosophy of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birth anniversary on September 5 is observed across India as Teachers’ Day.
Faculty members reminded students that the occasion should not be viewed merely as an annual celebration but also as an opportunity to understand the responsibility that accompanies education.
The Heads of Departments and teachers encouraged students to draw inspiration from Dr Radhakrishnan’s life and to follow the values represented by him — commitment to learning, respect for teachers, intellectual curiosity, discipline and responsible conduct.
The programme also highlighted the enduring importance of the teacher-student relationship. While classrooms and methods of learning have changed significantly with technology, teachers continue to play an important role in helping students develop confidence, judgement and a sense of responsibility.
Students were encouraged to regard education as something larger than the pursuit of examinations, marks and degrees. Academic knowledge, when accompanied by discipline, values and a willingness to learn, can help young people become responsible members of society.
Students Add Colour to the Celebration
A notable feature of the celebration was the participation of students in preparing and decorating the venue.
The handmade floral decorations around the podium and colourful designs on the backdrop gave the programme an informal and creative character. A specially decorated board carrying the message “Teachers’ Day” formed the centrepiece of the venue.
Faculty members addressed the gathering during the programme, while students listened to messages on the importance of teachers, education and the legacy of Dr Radhakrishnan.
The interaction also provided students with an opportunity to express their respect and appreciation for those who guide them throughout their academic journey.
Teachers’ Day has a particular significance in higher education, where the role of a teacher gradually changes from that of an instructor to that of a mentor. College students stand at an important stage of life when they begin making decisions about careers, professional ambitions and their responsibilities beyond the campus.
The celebration at Pragati College therefore carried a simple message: knowledge is important, but the manner in which knowledge is used is equally significant.
A Celebration of the Teacher-Student Bond
The programme concluded in an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect, reflecting the bond between teachers and students.
Faculty members appreciated the efforts made by students in organising the celebration and encouraged them to retain curiosity, humility and respect for learning as they move forward in their academic and professional lives.
The Teachers’ Day celebration also served as a reminder that the influence of a teacher is rarely limited to the period spent inside a classroom. Lessons in perseverance, discipline, confidence and responsibility often remain with students long after their college years are over.
By remembering Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and his association with education, Pragati College students and faculty marked the day not only as a celebration of teachers but also as a reaffirmation of the values that give education its deeper meaning.
