Overview

• National Education Day is observed annually on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister.
• Azad was instrumental in establishing key educational institutions like the AICTE, UGC, and IIT Kharagpur, significantly impacting India's education system.
• The Ministry of Education marks the day by emphasizing initiatives like the National Education Policy 2020, aiming to create an inclusive and equitable educational environment.
• Educationists stress the importance of addressing skill gaps in India's workforce, advocating for partnerships between academia and industry to foster skill development.
• Despite advancements, challenges such as youth unemployment and the need for digital skill acquisition remain pressing issues in India's educational landscape.