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National education vision of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: a qualitative study in the context of Nep 2020 and SDG-4
Authors
Bharat Maji
Abstract
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad considered education the
cornerstone of national regeneration and democratic maturity. As independent
India’s first Minister of Education, he articulated a vision that harmonised
scientific rationality, humanistic values, cultural pluralism, and social
justice. This qualitative study reinterprets Azad’s educational thought through
an analysis of his major writings, parliamentary speeches, and early
post-independence policy initiatives. The discussion situates his ideas within
contemporary frameworks, particularly the National Education Policy 2020 and
the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 on inclusive and equitable
education. Findings reveal that Azad anticipated many modern educational
priorities universal access, women’s empowerment, multidisciplinary learning,
mother-tongue instruction, and the integration of technology with ethical
values. The study concludes that revisiting Azad’s framework can help shape a
more inclusive and culturally rooted education system for 21st-century India.
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Pages:64-67
How to cite this article:
Bharat Maji "National education vision of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: a qualitative study in the context of Nep 2020 and SDG-4". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 64-67
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