Published on 04 Dec 2025
Education and Literacy
Universal Education: Azad emphasized the importance of universal education and believed that education was the foundation for national development and individual empowerment.
Impact: Policies and programs aimed at achieving universal literacy, such as the Right to Education Act and various scholarship schemes, reflect his commitment to education for all.
Scientific and Technical Education: Azad promoted scientific and technical education as essential for national progress and modernization.
Impact: His thoughts are reflected in the establishment and expansion of institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
National Integration and Unity
National Integration: Azad advocated for national integration, emphasizing that India’s strength lay in its unity amid diversity.
Impact: Celebration and promotion of National Education Day.
Opposition to Partition: Azad was a vocal opponent of the partition of India and believed in a united, inclusive nation.
Impact: National integration week observed in India every year to foster unity, fraternity, and communal harmony among people belonging to different cultures, religions, languages, and regions.
Freedom of Expression and Intellectual Growth
Freedom of Expression: Azad was a strong advocate for freedom of expression and intellectual growth.
Impact: Indian Council of Historical Research is an autonomous body encourage the exploration of India's rich historical heritage, fostering a deeper understanding of its cultural diversity and historical evolution.
Literary and Cultural Contributions: Azad made significant contributions to Urdu literature and promoted the cultural heritage of India.
History & Culture
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Scientific and Technical Education
National Integration and Unity
General Studies Paper 1
Freedom Struggle
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