In India 5th September is celebrated as Teachers' day as a mark of tribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society. 5th September is the birthday of a great teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education, and was the well-known diplomat, scholar, president of India and above all a teacher.

Rotary Club of Purulia arranged to pay tribute to the Teachers of Purulia. Almost 30 Teachers of different schools of Purulia town were handed over a Memento and a floral bouquet on 5th September, 2008.