Imphal | Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the state-level Teachers’ Day celebration at the City Convention Centre in Palace Compound, Imphal, and honoured teachers for their contribution to education and society.

Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur was also present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Khemchand said Teachers’ Day provides an opportunity to recognise and appreciate educators for their contribution to shaping young minds and building the future of society.

He said teachers play a crucial role in nurturing students, imparting knowledge and values, and strengthening communities through their dedication to education. The chief minister congratulated the recipients of the State Teachers’ Award, 2026, as well as the colleges selected for the Chief Minister’s Award for Educational Excellence, 2026.

He also extended his best wishes for the success of the state-level celebration and appreciated the continued contribution of teachers towards strengthening the education sector in Manipur. The annual Teachers’ Day celebration is held on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President and noted educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.