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PM Modi releases Rs 125 coin to commemorate birth anniversary of Dr S Radhakrishnan

| Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 16:04 [IST]

New Delhi, Sept 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released a commemorative coin and a circulation coin in honour of former President of India Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.

The PM released a commemorative coin of Rs 125 and a circular coin of Rs 10 at New Delhi's Manekshaw Auditorium in presence of MoS Finance Jayant Sinha and HRD Minister Smriti Irani.

Dr Radhakrishnan was the second President of India, educationist, teacher and philosopher, on the eve of his birth anniversary. Teachers' Day is celebrated in his memory.

#TeachersDay: Shri @narendramodi releases a commemorative coin and a circulation coin in honour of Dr Radhakrishnan. pic.twitter.com/XxFUVKmf5X
— MIB India (@MIB_India) September 4, 2015

On the eve of his 125th birth anniversary, PM interacted with nearly 800 students and 60 teachers from various schools and with students outside through the video conferencing mode.

[Teachers play big role in students' life: PM]

Interacting with students in his second Teachers' Day interaction with students, PM Modi said teachers play a big role in students' life. He said teachers have a great responsibility towards shaping the future of children.