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- Published: November 11, 2021 14:04
“We must not for a moment forget, it is a birthright of every individual to receive at least the basic education without which he cannot fully discharge his duties as a citizen,” said Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11 to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He was India’s first Education Minister of India under the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet. He played a significant role in shaping up the country’s education system from 1947 to 1958.
He was a prominent leader of the Indian political scenario and freedom movement. He was also a scholar in the field of Urdu Literature. This day celebrates his passion and contribution to the field of education.
National Education Day: History
The Ministry of Human Resource Development which is now the Ministry of Education on September 11, 2008, announced that they have decided to celebrate Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s birthday as National Education Day. Since, 2008, this is celebrated without calling it a holiday.
Nation Education Day: Significance
According to historians, Abul Kalam Azad had laid the foundation for higher education, technological and scientific research, and education along with the recent emergence of knowledge-based industries. He was also known for promoting research in eastern learning and literature.
Besides, he also set up three academies to develop the fine arts and create socio-religious and cultural inter-linkages in India namely Lalit Kala Academy, Sangeet Natak Academy, and Sahitya Academy.
He strongly advocated for women’s education and compulsory primary education for children up to the age of 14 years. He also contributed to the establishments of IT Kharagpur, University Grants Commission (UGC), Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Every school and educational institutes celebrate this day by conducting various interesting and informative seminars, symposia, essay-writing, rallies, etc. Teachers and students come together to talk about the importance of the day.
Leaders Tweets About National Education Day
Tributes to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his Jayanti. A pathbreaking thinker and intellectual, his role in the freedom struggle is inspiring. He was passionate about the education sector and worked to further brotherhood in society.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2021
Humble tributes to freedom fighter & scholar #MaulanaAbulKalamAzad on his birth anniversary, also celebrated as #NationalEducationDay. His invaluable contribution towards laying the foundation of a strong education system in independent India will be remembered forever. pic.twitter.com/CREvpoQFaA
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) November 11, 2021
Humble tributes to freedom fighter, prominent theologian, nation’s first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ji on his birth anniversary, celebrated as National Education Day. His contribution to independence struggle and nation building shall always be remembered.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 11, 2021
Humble tributes to India’s first Education Minister, #MaulanaAbulKalamAzad on his Birth Anniversary.
Let this day be a realization to motivate the young generation to strive for excellence in the field of education for the overall development of the country#NationalEducationDay pic.twitter.com/SzDzJ8DfHr
— NSUI (@nsui) November 11, 2021