Every year on November 11, National Education Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first education minister after independence. This day is a remembrance of his efforts to promote basic and secondary education in India, as well as scientific understanding. It also serves as a chance to emphasize the importance of education in molding the country’s future, fostering innovation and ensuring that all citizens have access to quality education.
On this note, let’s study the history and significance of National Education Day, along with some inspirational quotations from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
The fundamental purpose of National Education Day is to increase awareness about the importance of education in both national development and personal well-being.
It also offers the opportunity to seek improvements in the Indian education system, with the ultimate objective of giving scientific and practical knowledge.
The day focuses on taking efforts to ensure that all children and people, regardless of background, receive a high-quality education and learn new skills.
History
Beginning in 2008, the Ministry of Education recognized November 11 as National Education Day to commemorate Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s contributions to education.
During his time as the first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in founding institutions, promoting basic and secondary education, and expanding chances for higher education.
He was a champion of low-income education and encouraged girls to pursue academic careers. He believed in the value of free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14.
He received India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously in 1992, for his outstanding contributions to education.
National Education Day Wishes
- May education empower us all to achieve our dreams and goals. National Education Day!
- Happy National Education Day! Let’s celebrate the power of knowledge.
- Here’s to a future where every child has access to quality education.
- Wishing educators everywhere the recognition and support they deserve.
- Happy National Education Day! Let’s strive for a brighter tomorrow through education.
- Here’s to nurturing minds and creating a better world through education. Happy National Education Day!
- Wishing you joy in learning and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Happy National Education Day! Together, let’s build a knowledge-driven society.
- Wishing all students success in their educational journeys.
- Happy National Education Day! Let’s invest in our future through quality education.
Inspiring Quotes by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- “Education imparted by heart can bring revolution in the society.”
- “Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model.”
- “Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.”
- “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”
- “Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.”
- “Slavery is worst even if it bears beautiful names.”
- “As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.”
- “Teaching by tongue can be perspired but by good deed can stay stronger.”
- “Many people plant trees but few of them get fruit of it.”
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Source: News18
