World Teachers' Day is being observed today with focus on the theme "Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education."

This year's celebrations will emphasize the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping the future of education and the urgent need to incorporate their perspectives into educational policy and decision-making processes.

Considered as a spiritual father, a teacher plays an important part in nourishing a child’s brain.

The day is celebrated every year on October 5 to pay tribute and highlight the importance of teachers in a society.