Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs recall Maulana Azad's contributions to education sector
Hyderabad, Nov 11
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday paid tributes to eminent freedom fighter and India's first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, on his birth anniversary.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extolled Maulana Abul Kalam Azad for laying a strong foundation for the country's education sector as the first education minister.
On the occasion of Abul Kalam Azad's birth anniversary which is being celebrated as National Education Day and also Minority Welfare Day, the Chief Minister remembered the leader's contribution to the development of the education sector by introducing various policies like adult literacy, universal primary education, compulsory free education for all children under 14 years, vocational training, establishment of the University Grants Commission and also as the Chairman of the Central Advisory Board of Education.
CM Revanth Reddy said that the state government took inspiration from India's first education minister and introduced revolutionary changes in the education sector.
Young India Integrated Residential Schools are being built in every constituency to provide free quality education to the poor at an international level, according to the Chief Minister.
He also mentioned that Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) have also been upgraded to Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) with state-of-the-art technology. The government established Young India Skill University and appointed teachers and lecturers.
The CM also commended Maulana Azad's invaluable services as the president of the All India Congress Committee during the freedom struggle.
Recalling Maulana Azad's active participation in the Khilafat Movement and fighting against British imperialism, the CM said that the freedom fighter opposed the partition of the country and stressed Hindu-Muslim unity in the national movement. After India attained freedom, Azad was the voice of minorities, and, hence, his birth anniversary is being celebrated as Minority Welfare Day.
Stating that the minorities' welfare has been given a top priority in the people's government, the CM said that the government launched new schemes - Indiramma Minority Mahila Yojana and Revanthanna Ka Sahara by allocating adequate funds.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid rich tributes to Maulana Azad. He stated that Maulana Azad laid the foundation for the country's education system with reforms and served as India's first education minister.
CM Naidu recalled Maulana Azad's contributions to the development of education, science, and technology sectors. He conveyed National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day greetings to people.
Human Resources Development and Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh said in his message that Maulana Azad made special efforts for the development of education in the country through innovative reforms. The services rendered by him to the field of education are invaluable, he said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see politicians from different parties coming together to honor a true nation builder. Maulana Azad's contributions to education and his stand against partition deserve to be remembered by every Indian.
While I appreciate the tribute, I hope these announcements about new schools and skill development centers actually translate into action. We've seen many education promises before that didn't materialize properly.
Maulana Azad was truly ahead of his time! His focus on vocational training and adult literacy shows how visionary he was. The upgrade of ITIs to Advanced Technology Centres is a great step forward ðŸ‘
As a teacher, I'm particularly happy to see Maulana Azad being remembered. His work in establishing the education framework continues to benefit millions of students even today. More power to quality education initiatives!
Interesting to learn about Maulana Azad's role in both education and the freedom struggle. His emphasis on Hindu-Muslim unity during those turbulent times shows true leadership. We need to remember such unifying figures.
The Young India Integrated Residential Schools initiative sounds promising! Hope it reaches the truly deserving students in rural areas. Education is the real empowerment 💪
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