As part of the celebration of the National Education Day-2021 on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and Independent India’s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the Central University of Odisha, Koraput organised a webinar on November 11, on ‘Moulana Abul Kalam Azad-Indian Education System and NEP-2020’.
Former Vice-Chancellor, MANU and former Vice-Chancellor (Addl. Charge), Central University of Odisha, Koraput Prof Mohammad Miyan and Prof CB Sharma from School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi spoke on the occasion as the chief guest and chief speaker respectively.
CUO VC Prof Sharat Kumar Palita inaugurating the webinar highlighted the contribution of Maulana Azad towards laying a strong edifice for Indian education system during his decade long stint as Education Minister.
His focus on technical education and creating institutions like IITs, IISc,Indian Council of Cultural Relations and emphasis on women education were some major contributions which later was reflected in the National Education Policy 2020.
Prof Miyan highlighted various contribution of Maulana towards universal education.
He established many higher education institution including IITS to promote technological knowledge among the youth which can contribute towards the development of the nation. He highlighted different key features of the National Education Policy 2020 including different level and time.
Prof Sharma highlighted the objectives of different commissions on education constituted from time to time.