National Education Day 2025 honors the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a visionary leader who laid the foundation for India’s modern education system. Born on November 11, 1888, Azad served as India’s first Education Minister from 1947 to 1958.
He emphasized the need for free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 and championed women’s education as a national priority. His policies led to the formation of institutions like IIT Kharagpur and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The day serves as a reminder of the transformative power of education in building a stronger, more progressive nation.
