India marks National Education Day on November 11 to memorialize the birthday of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first minister for education in India. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s exemplary contributions to the field of education and institution building paved the way for the country’s modern system. Reputed as the main architect of education, he served as India’s first Vice President as well as the first education minister from 1947 to 1958. Now, all educational institutions in the country mark the day with seminars, essay-writing, workshops and rallies with slogans on the importance of literacy and India’s commitment to education. Under his leadership, the first IIT was inaugurated in 1951.
An informative video on the National Education Day was a part of the special assembly. The video focused on the life of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and his contributions in the education system. The students were enlightened about the need of education to prosper in life.
Coordinator: Tr. Reema Kunkolienkar.