Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 08 September 2025
The State-level Teachers’ Day celebration was held with great fervour at the Auditorium of Tagore Government College of Education on September 5, 2025, honouring the invaluable contribution of teachers to society.
Dr. Sachin Shinde, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, A&N Administration, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Mr. L. Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Education), and Mr. Vikram Singh, Director (Education), also attended the event.
In his address, Dr. Shinde congratulated the award-winning teachers and sports achievers, acknowledging their dedication and achievements. He emphasized the vital role of teachers in shaping the younger generation and urged them to continually upgrade their skills to meet the evolving demands of education. He further encouraged teachers to sustain their commitment towards enhancing the quality of education in government schools. On the occasion, Dr. Shinde also distributed prizes to the winners of various sports competitions organized to mark Teachers’ Day.
A highlight of the programme was a vibrant cultural performance presented by teachers of the Education Department, which added colour and cheer to the celebration. Around 45 teachers were felicitated for producing 100% quality results, drawing wide appreciation from the gathering.
Earlier, Ms. Sangeeta Chand, Principal, SIE & DIET, welcomed the dignitaries and congratulated the awardees, urging teachers to rededicate themselves to the cause of quality education in the Islands. The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Archana Singh, Deputy Director (Planning).
