Indian National CongressThe Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India. It is India's oldest political party and is widely regarded as one of the world's oldest continuously active political parties, outside Europe and North America. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa.
Minister of Education (India)Member of the Union Cabinet of India holding Education portfolio Minister of EducationŚikṣā MantrīLogo of the Union Ministry of EducationFlag of IndiaIncumbentPralhad Joshi (additional charge)since 26 July 2026Ministry of EducationStyleThe HonourableTypeMember of the Executive branch of the Union GovernmentMember ofUnion Cabinet of IndiaParliament of IndiaReports toPresident of IndiaPrime Minister of IndiaParliament of IndiaSeatKartavya Bhavan-2, New DelhiNominatorPrime Minister of IndiaAppointerPresident of Indiaon the advice of the Prime MinisterTerm length5 years (renewable)Formation15 August 1947First holderMaulana Abul Kalam Azad The Minister of Education, formerly the Minister of Human Resources Development (1985–2020), is the head of the Ministry of Education and a member of the Union Cabinet and one of the portfolios of the union cabinet in the Government of India.
Khilafat MovementThe Khilafat movement (1919–1922) was a political campaign launched by South Asian Muslims in British India over British policy against Turkey and the planned dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I by Allied forces. Leaders participating in the movement included Ahmad Sagheer Haji Variyami, Maulana Shaukat Ali, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Hakim Ajmal Khan, and Abul Kalam Azad who organised the movement to redress the grievances of Turkey.
Indian independence movementThe Indian independence movement was a series of political efforts from the mid-1880s to 1947 that took place in the Indian subcontinent with the aim of ending British colonial rule. The first nationalistic movement took root when the Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in 1885. Prominent moderate leaders of the INC worked on demands such as greater economic rights for Indians and the right to appear for Indian Civil Service examinations in British India.
Mahatma GandhiMohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, which would later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
National Education Day (India)National Education Day is an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958. National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year.
Government of IndiaThe Government of India (Devanagari: भारत सरकार; IAST: Bhārata Sarakāra; legally, the Union Government, the Union of India or the Central Government) is the national authority of the Republic of India, established in accordance with the Constitution of India. As outlined in Part I, India is a "Union of States", a term often used interchangeably to refer to the "Union Government" or the Government of India, representing the central authority.
Indian nationalismIndian nationalism is an instance of civic nationalism. It is inclusive of all of the people of India, despite their diverse ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds. Indian nationalism can trace roots to pre-colonial India, but was fully developed during the Indian independence movement which campaigned against nearly two centuries of British rule. Indian nationalism quickly rose to popularity in India through these united anti-colonial coalitions and movements.
British Raj1858–1947 Crown rule in IndiaThe British Raj ( ; from Hindustanirāj, 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the period of rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent, lasting from 1858 to 1947. It is also called Crown rule in India, or direct rule in India.
Civil disobedienceNonviolent disobedience of the lawMahatma Gandhimaking salt in violation of and protest against Britishsalt lawsCivil disobedience is the active and professed refusal of a citizen to obey certain laws, demands, orders, or commands of a government (or any other authority). By some definitions, civil disobedience has to be nonviolent to be called "civil". Hence, civil disobedience is sometimes equated with nonviolent resistance.
Non-cooperation movement (1919–1922)Portuguese India(1505–1961)British India(1600–1947)The non-cooperation movement was a political campaign launched on 4 September 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi to encourage Indians to withdraw their cooperation from the British government, with the aim of persuading them to grant self-governance.
UrduUrdu (اُرْدُو, urdū, [ˈʊɾduː] ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in South Asia. It is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also an official Eighth Schedule language in India, the status and cultural heritage of which are recognised by the Constitution of India — alongside having official status in several Indian states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and both Telugu states). Urdu and Hindi are closely related.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.