National Education Day 2024: National Education Day also observed as the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad is celebrated on 11 November every year. Know why this day is dedicated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
Why Education Day is Celebrated Today?
In India, on 11 November every year National Education Day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Abul Kalam Azad. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first education Minister of independent India. Abul Kalam was not only a visionary education Minister but also a freedom fighter. Every year on his birth anniversary national Education Day is celebrated to commemorate the contributions of Abul Kalam in India’s education system.
Abul Kalam always believe that education was essential for children and an important key to individual for National Development.
Significance of Education Day
In the year 2008 the Government of India declared 11 November as National Education Day commemorating the contributions of Abul Kalam for India’s Education System. This day serves as a reminder that education can empower citizens to know and elect better government which gives importance to National Development. Education was promoted by Abul Kalam which influenced India’s Education System that is why this day is celebrated as National Education Day on his birth anniversary.
In the year 1992, Abul Kalam was honoured with India’s highest Civilian Award Bharat Ratna for his important role and invaluable contributions for India’s education system.
