Teachers' Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 05 2022:
Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh has extended his warm greetings to the people on the occasion of World Teachers' Day, which falls on October 5 .
In a statement, Th Basanta Kumar Singh shared that the theme for this year's World Teachers' Day celebration is "The Transformation of Education Begins With Teachers" .
Asserting that the day is celebrated to focus on the work of educators, he added that renowned international organisations such as United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organi- sation (UNESCO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Education International celebrate the day.
Further, the statement added that a recommendation on the status of teachers was adopted on October 5, 1966 and to mark that event UNESCO has been celebrating World Teachers' Day since 1994 .
Notably, the recommendation set standards including teachers' rights and responsibilities, initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment and teaching-learning conditions, the statement added.