By Firdous Ahmad Najar

Every year, November 11 is observed as National Education Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the nation’s first Education Minister and a visionary architect of modern Indian education. The day celebrates his lifelong dedication to learning, knowledge, nation-building, and serves as a reminder of the role education plays in shaping an equitable and progressive society.

The observance was first announced in September 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education) to honour Maulana Azad’s remarkable contribution to the field of education. The day also aims to encourage discussions on improving India’s education system, addressing modern challenges, and reaffirming the constitutional commit

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