India Celebrates National Education Day 2024, Honoring Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

The day highlights Azad's pivotal role in shaping India's educational landscape and ongoing efforts to enhance access and quality in education.

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.