New Delhi
In a letter written to all the Vice Chancellors of the Universities, UGC (Union Grants Commission) has asked them to celebrate National Education Day on the 11th Nov’2016. “The celebrations should comprise of series or events ranging from rallies to seminars”, the letter said.
UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu said in the letter to all the VCs’ that “Centre has declared 11th November, the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, as the National Education Day”.
UGC said that “National Education Day should be celebrated by organizing seminars, symposia, essay writing, workshops & rallies on the importance of education and nation’s commitment to all aspects of education”.
The UGC letter added that “All the universities are requested to ensure the celebrations are carried out in it and in the colleges affiliated to them”.