The birth anniversary of eminent freedom fighter, educationalist and first Education Minister of the country Maulana Abul Kalam Azad would be celebrated as National Education Day in all the colleges and schools on November 11. To celebrate the day both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have directed the colleges and schools to undertake proper measures.
In a letter directed to all universities and colleges, the Secretary UGC, JS Sandhu has said that the central government had passed a resolution on September 11, 2008 and declared that the birth anniversary of Maulana Azad would be celebrated as National Education Day in all educational institutes. He said that all colleges and universities should celebrate the day with fervor and enthusiasm
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) had desired that educational institutions at all levels should be involved in the celebration of the National Education Day by organising seminars, essay writing, symposia, elocution competition, workshops and rallies with banners, cards and slogans on the importance of education and the nation's commitment to all aspects of education.
As per the wish of MHRD the CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to celebrate the day and organise workshops and rallies on the importance of literacy and education for the wellbeing of society on the day.
The Principal of Kendriya Vidhyalaya (KV) ONGC, D S Negi said that the works and life of Maulana Azad could act as a great inspiration for the students. It is praiseworthy that the Government has decided to organise his birth anniversary in the educational institutes, he said.
CBSE, the premier board of education in the country has also asked schools to introspect their ongoing programmes like community outreach, entrepreneurial projects, vocational skills, life skills and inclusive education while celebrating the day.