ITANAGAR, 4 Sep: Governor KT Parnaik urged teachers to be "game changers," socially responsible, innovative and committed to nurturing confident, skilled and ethical young citizens.

Extending greetings to the teachers of the state on the occasion of Teachers' Day, Parnaik said that teaching is a noble profession with a profound responsibility to enlighten, inspire and prepare young people for life.

"A teacher's words, example and encouragement can remain with a student for a lifetime. Teachers are, therefore, the builders of individuals and the foundation of a progressive and responsible society," the governor said on the eve of Teachers' Day.

He complimented the dedication, wisdom and compassion of teachers, whose guidance shapes the minds of students and also their character and values.

The governor said that the state's educational institutions must prepare students to become assets to society, innovative, employable, enterprising, and capable of creating opportunities and generating sustainable wealth by responsibly harnessing Arunachal's abundant natural and human resources.

"May this occasion inspire our teachers and students to uphold the highest ideals of knowledge, integrity, compassion and service, and contribute to a united, enlightened and prosperous Arunachal Pradesh and India," the governor said.

Teachers' Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was an eminent scholar, philosopher, teacher and former president of India, and whose life exemplified the transformative power of education. (Lok Bhavan)