Today is National Education Day. The day is celebrated on this day every year in honour of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of the country. This day highlights the importance of education in shaping India’s future. The central government has taken significant strides to promote access to education through various initiatives and constitutional provisions.

 

On National Education Day today, Union Minister of Education Pralhad Joshi has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building an education system that is inclusive, equitable and future-ready. In a social media post, Mr Joshi said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is advancing towards an education framework that nurtures innovation and strengthens skills. The Minister added that this education framework also empowers every learner to contribute to the nation’s progress.