National Education Day is celebrated on November 11 in honor of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. It emphasizes the role of education in shaping India's future, with 65% of the population under 35 needing quality education and skill development. The Indian government promotes education access through initiatives and laws, including the 86th Amendment, which guarantees free education for ages 6-14 as a Fundamental Right. The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, ensures quality elementary education. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, launched under PM Modi, aims to modernize India's education system for the 21st century.
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