Teachers' Day
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IMPHAL, Oct 5 : 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.
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.