National Education Day in India is celebrated annually
on November 11 to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the
first Education Minister of independent India. The day honours his immense
contributions to the field of education and his vision for a modern, inclusive,
and progressive education system.
Established in September 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource
Development (now the Ministry of Education), National Education Day on November
11 is observed by educational institutions across India. It is not a public
holiday.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as India's first Education Minister from
1947 to 1958 and played a crucial role in shaping the nation's education
system. He championed free primary education, girls' education, and adult
literacy. He also contributed to the establishment of key educational bodies
and institutions.
