November 11 is celebrated as National Education Day annually. The day marks Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s birth anniversary. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was India's first Education Minister in the post-Independence era. Maulana Azad made some very significant contributions to the Indian education system. UGC, AICTE, and Secondary School Board were established during his tenure. The decision to observe National Education Day on November 11 was first suggested by the HRD Ministry in 2008. Watch the video to know more.1