National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11 to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was India’s first education Minister. This day remembers the valuable contribution of Maulana Azad in the field of education and building of institutions in India.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first education minister of independent India. He served in this position from 1947 to 1958. His work in the field of education has helped in the improvement of the education system which is more accessible and respected even in today’s time and age.

The contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the development of educational institutions are commendable. The Ministry of Education has announced Maulana Azad’s birth anniversary to be observed as National Education Day all over India. Since 2008, National Education Day has been celebrated on November 11 every year.

The aim of celebrating National Education Day is to raise awareness among the people about the importance of education and its positive effect on the growth and development of the country. This day brings into focus the importance of the learning spirit.

It is very well known that Education is the backbone of the nation. The celebration of National Education Day aims at providing education for all. This day marks how the people of India acquired the privilege of education and the importance of celebrating this fundamental right.

The theme of National Education Day 2023 is all about embracing innovation. This day emphasizes on the importance of the innovative approaches to promote creative and unique teaching methods

Motivational quotes by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad:

Education imparted by heart can bring revolution in the society.

You have to dream before your dreams come true

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is the top og Mount Everest or the top your career

To succeed in your mission you must have single minded devotion to your goal.

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When India was partitioned in 1947 and there was exodus of people from India and the newly established Pakiatan, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, took to the steps of the historic Jama Masjid and reminded the Muslims about their glorious past and urged them to stay away from migrating to the newly formed Pakistan.

“Muslims should have faith in India and the country is yours. This is what Muslims are for. The fundamental decisions about the country will remain incomplete without Muslims”. These are the words from Maulana Azad’s iconic speech which was given at Jama Masjid in Delhi on the occasion of Bakrid in 1947.

The speech was reflective of the secular nature of Azad and the ideas he stood and fought for. It was his first speech after independence.

No doubt the speech was given at the time of independence but when you read it, then you would found that it has been told for now.

Maulana Azad was the strong opponent of partition of India. He was without any doubt the only Indian leader who remained firm on his opposition to the partition even after Gandhi, Nehru and Patel, for some reason or the other, gave the idea their nod.

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The speech is still a source of inspiration – not just because of it being a testimony of Maulana Azad’s oratory skills but for the powerful message.

Abul Kalam Azad was born on November 11, 1888 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and left this world on February 22, 1958.

Today is National Education Day and is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, India’s first education minister. He was the education minister of independent India from 1947 until 1958 and was known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

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Today is the National Education Day and since 2008, November 11 has been recognized as National Education Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, India’s first education minister. He was the education minister of independent India from 1947 until 1958 and was known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

In 1992, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was honoured for India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

What are the latest National Education Policies?

In India, National Education Policies (NEP) have completed one year on July 29, 2020. To meet the challenging needs and demands of Indian and International education standards, it was revised after 34 years.

In just one year, there were a lot of changes in the curricula of schools to include the subjects like financial literacy and artificial intelligence.

In schools and universities, the mother tongue or a regional language has been implemented on a temporary basis as the medium of teaching. This was comprised of engineering courses, and a few institutes have been selected to execute this project in the 2021-22 academic year.

The fundamental goal of NEP 2020 was to de-emphasize the importance of Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. As a result, starting in 2022, the Central Board of Secondary Education’s board exams will include a large amount of multiple-choice and analytical questions.

According to those familiar with the situation, the administration will announce a detailed policy framework on the changes in board exams by the end of the year. Multidisciplinary streams have begun across institutes, with holistic education being one of the primary goals of NEP 2020. This means that engineering colleges will offer courses in commerce and humanities in addition to technical areas.

While there has been significant progress on curriculum modifications and the adoption of regional languages, other critical reforms are still pending, such as permitting multinational institutes to establish up campuses in India and allowing flexible entry and exit for college students.

How online and smart classes have changed our life?

Liberated from the centuries-old shackles of books, chalk, and blackboard, knowledge blossomed. On young awakened minds, fresh light of awareness emerged when online and smart classes emerged as a boon to the students. As a new generation of students saw (instead of hearing) the classroom as an exciting place to be, it became a fascinating place to be in.

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Online and smart classes did something no one had ever imagined, they brought technology into the classroom. It provided a comprehensive portfolio of world-class digital modules or lessons (consisting of 2D and 3D animations, graphics, audio, and video) on every subject across the K12 spectrum, which the teacher could easily access and project in the classroom, enlightening and describing abstract and difficult concepts with liquid clarity.

The internet was clearly intended to make learning and research easier. And right now, it’s doing a great job then it’s ever done. Online learning and smart classes have made it easier to understand education better, especially in 2020.

Furthermore, e-learning sites such as Skillshare, Udemy, and others can be seen in a steady increase in their user base, owing to the ease of learning online and the convenience that comes with it.

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