India, Sept. 5 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the national awards to teachers from across the country on Teachers' Day, underscoring the crucial role of educators in shaping society and stressing the transformative impact of girls' education in nation-building.

"We make an invaluable investment in the building of our family, society and nation by investing in girls' education. Providing the best possible education to girls is the most effective way to promote women-led development," the president said while addressing a gathering in New Delhi.

This year, 45 teachers from different states were honoured with the national award, of whom 24 were male and 21 female.

Highlighting the empowering force of education, President ...