Teachers Making Global Impact: World Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on 5 October. On this special day, know about those inspiring teachers of India, who made an international identity by changing the lives of poor and economically weaker students.
World Teachers Day 2025: World Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on 5 October. On this day, the hard work, dedication and contribution of teachers around the world is appreciated. Teachers not only teach but also give direction and value to the society. He has worked to change the lives of students and inspired generations to come. Many such teachers have been born in India who made a big change in the lives of students by not remaining limited to class. Know the story of three Indian teachers who also made their international identity by helping poor and economically weaker students.
HC Verma: Physics Legend of India
HC Verma i.e. Dr. Harish Chandra Verma knows the names of every IIT and NIT. His book “Concepts of Physics” completely changed science education in India. They are originally from Darbhanga, Bihar. He has a special contribution in making Physics easier and interesting. He has been awarded the Padma Shri Award in the year 2021. He has inspired millions of students for engineering and research at not only India but also at Global Level. Interestingly, in the early days, Dr. Harish Chandra Verma did not have much interest in studies. But with hard work and dedication, he became the professor of IIT Kanpur and became one of the most respected teachers in the country.
Anand Kumar: Visionary behind Super 30
Anand Kumar has been running Super 30 programs in Patna, Bihar since 2002. Every year this program chooses 30 economically weak but talented students and gives free coaching of IIT entrance exam. They became famous through the Super 30 program. Started in 2002 from Patna, Bihar. Globally, people know and make them know. Apart from being a feature in the international media, his Bollywood biopic was also made. They have a special role in getting hundreds of poor students seats in IIT. This service of Anand Kumar breaks social and economic obstacles and gives flying to the dreams of poor students.
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RK Srivastava: 1 rupee guru
RK Srivastava, known as a 1 -rupee guru, charges only 1 rupee to teach mathematics. Their purpose is to provide quality education to poor students. They are especially famous for bringing cheap education models for poor students. They have become popular worldwide by registering names in the World Book of Records and India Book of Records. More than 950 students educated have succeeded in competitive examinations like IIT-JEE. Some of his special students including Google Boy, Kautilya Pandit and many students went to Oxford and Eth Zurich. His education system and philanthropic approach also appreciated him from the President and International Organizations of India.
The target of the three teachers is the same. Giving quality education to poor and economically weaker students. Thousands of students have become successful engineers, researchers and innovators with their efforts. His story on World Teachers’ Day 2025 is important because these teachers prove that teaching is not just a profession, but a mission to raise the society. His international recognition is an example of India’s Guru-Shishya tradition. World Teachers’ Day reminds us that real changes can be brought in life and society through education.
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