Addressing the All India Educational Conference, New Delhi, January 1948, opened to them a new world of science and technology. It inculcated a progressive spirit. It has led to are-awakening of the national splrit and a growth of and progressive outlook tn all affatrs of the world.” (Speeches) [b) ls negative aspect: “This syatem had led to the ereation of @ small sntelligentsia separated from the mass of the Indian people...t had not led to the development of a national mind... Woke approach to different branches of learning was through the medium of a foreign tongue.,(no Indian child) could enter the sacred precincts of learning with a natural mind...Whatever they (the British) decided to teach was right, but thelr ‘method of imparting education was wrong,” (Speeches) ‘Basic Education —a berth right “it ts the birth right of every individual to receive at least the baste education without which he cannot fully discharge his duties as a citizen, (Speeches) ‘A twelve point programme: of soclal education — particularly in villages — was announced by the Maulana on May 31, 1948, ‘New Techniques of Mass Education ws modern sefence has placed in our hands effective instruments in the form of broadcasting and the fim. [am considering schemes by which they may be ulllised to the fullest extent for broadening the mind ‘of the masses and opening up a new world of knowledge to them.” (Speeches) Alm of education — Development of International Outlook “Do not forget that you can seal all your wordly possessions within national and geographical limits brut no seal can be put on learning and civilization... In the advancement of nations there ls no greater hindrance (than narrew-mindedness. In the domain of religion it appears in the form of blind faith and wants to deceive tus tn the name of orthodoxy. In polities t wants to over pawer us in the gulse of nationalism. In learningand culture tt makes.an appeal to us in the name of our nation and county... the nationalism propagated in the nineteenth century Europe is all shattered and the world is ‘of the bounds of narrow nationalism... -fnetead of « small eneped up nalionalities the world wants to bolld super-catlonaien We shall Ond a serure place mn the comity of nations only if we are international minded and tolerant.” (Speeches) Necessity of Fundamental Research toouthere can be no advance in either industry or technology without fundamental research work. The scope of such research should, however, be extended and cover net only the scientific subjects but also the humanities, including philosophy, the social sciences, anthropology etc» (Speeches) ‘Addressing ‘students at india House, Londen, July 1955.10. Role of the English language “The greatest advantage that we gained from the adoption of English..... it has led to the unification ‘of the whole country. It is the connecting link between all the Provincial Governments, universities, Legislative assemblies, public platforms and national organisatons.... India’s position and ‘recognition in the international world are greatly due to our having recourse to the English language both written and spoken.” (Speeches) ‘Scientific Terminology The Central Advisory Board has (declared) that selentifie terms are international, and tt ict be a serious mistake to try to translate them. I agree with the view of the Board and believe that this is the only rational sotution of the difficulty.” (Speeches) Inctian Philosophy “Lthink that with the exception of two specific branches of Jearning (Aristotle's Logic and Ptolemy's Majestic), the Indian mind has shown ttself superior in every respect to the achievements of the Greeks. We therefore need a new history of Philosophy in which Indian Philosophy may find its rightful place.” (Speeches) Reorientation of Historical Approach “All histories used In our Universities today ..... suffer both from lacunae and distortions, Nothing is11, Stuity oforiensal ane Astatie Languages “We must not forget that in the past, India was w centre where the currents of Asiatic thought met and from which flowed out streams which spread to the farthest corncr of the Asiatic continent. To appreciate Ancient India truly it is therefore essential to have a knowledge and understanding of other Asiatic Languages and cultures as well.” (Speeches) 12, Religious Eauoation “AL first It was considered that religions would stand in the way of the free intelectual development ‘ofa child but now it has been admitted that religions cannot altogether be dispensed with.. n. India ‘we cannot have an intellectual mould without religion.” (Speeches)13. Social Education ~.. preparation of plans for imparting social education to the Indian people..... Soetal education may. therefore be defined as a course of study towards the production of a consciousness af eitizenship. ‘amang the people and the promotion of social solidarity among them.” (Speeches) With Dr. Alimad Samman, Dean-Faculty of Law, Damascus University, New Delhi 11 March 1957. 14, Education of Women “I need hardly say that all our educational programme wall ulumately depend upon the proper education of ‘women. If women take to edueatian, mare than half of eur problems will be solved,” (Speeches) 15. Agriculture and Extucatton "A hard fact which we must face is that the economic life of India 1s not properly balanced between sgrcultare und industry. Que present agreuitural education te defective becuse it lacks adequate Our on, 16. Employment and Education “Ieappears to me that increasing emphasis will have to be placed on providing higher education in the fleld ‘of agriculture, medicine, engineering, technology and science. This dees not, however, mean that we canBuilder of the Educational Structure — plans and their execution ‘Mia Ava vs the real ited Use exam educational and cultural inatutions te. free India, _ wrote about im ime great impetus anid encouragement he veas able (age tothe development of art, erature and evita Betivsics aie seientiie reacarch are demonstrated by tse estahtshment of wasn tenes and Teseattlh ites. the ewssoat Wc were appointed from time (time to dal wih educating fan Im November i048, be organ nso nc Art high wes “the et of ts Kind tn tna.” Me Wamiguraied the Pabibtion with Ube remaric tai dae You wal age thy me tha wo programe af ancl Refisction b coaspletevskess can provide an appropriate place te natin ar.” 2, Development of the National Museurn “Thc developnient of the Maliral Museum 1s Pemorked Macians Arad wnaugumting the annul sexsi wen request the ongantoer (this Conference to keep eansianty In ww the need of Uniirg up our ar Tieritage wich the wpeead of eveatiay (Speeches) “Ie Goverrusest prenmies to ata ran comuassins o clic art objec in thi comnty. and uy those Dia have gene out. (Speetad Bo Agee school yacnal axe cexiding orer Ue Golden Jubaice iebeatews of the Senda Sebo at alae, Pebeunry IDE oA pool schuck Is a national asset of the highest value a2 any place oF at nny tne. Seboats are the Iboratonies which preduce Une fare cabzat of Siair The quality of the Slate Unerefre depends upon the ualty of euch Iaboratecies” Speech at Seadia Schock GieaionLe gareb se sigi fee lao baltc.- Ege alae bad MLSE ET (GAA Pte FsCifilen Tewblgh byt iadnrdi teed, mA aes, etulstpAnigts oligo el Mee vests fod Sad Ae (unbedtt suited) “gg elie ssuseslss “The nature of Education, Science and Culture is such that their cause can be served better by private and voluntary agencies.” Maulana“We shall have in the country a fair number of Post-Graduate courses in engineering & technology as also an arrangements for advanced work & research. We shall also have a_ network of facilities in management studies, a subject which has assumed = great importance in recent times. An Administrative Staff College and a National Institute of Management will also have been set up largely through the efforts of Industry & Commerce.” Azad“Social education, involving as it does the improvement of physical and mental health, can not ignore the proper training of refinement of the emotions. Art literature are the instruments of _ this training. Folk music, drama, dance, poetry recreative activities must be included in a scheme of Social Education. pea“When I — assumed charge of the Ministry of Education in 1947, I felt that of the many tasks of educational reconstruction that faced the country, two were of paramount urgency. The first was the creation of Nation- wide system of basic education for all children of school going age, & the second the provision of facilities of the highest type of education in the technical field. “ Azad“I am_ confident that, with the full co- operation of the North and South, East and West, Hindi will soon develop a_ literature which will enable it to claim its place among the rich literatures of the world.” aadl “I have for sometime had in mind a plan for the collection of common. Hindi words which are found in all the other Indian languages.” M AK Azad“The aim of all religious teaching should be to make men more tolerant and broadminded.” “T have every hope that, in course of time, there Institutes would develop into an_ institution of which India may well be proud.”“Indian genius has always recognized that truth has many facets, and conflict and hatred arise because people claim a monopoly of truth and virtue.” Maulana “This institution, (Aligarh University) should produce a large number of writers who are equally at home with Hindi and Urdu Literatures.” Azad“Creative Education is so important for the future welfare of the nation. What is needed is not only an expansion in the facilities but also an improvement in the quality of Education.” Azad “Political alliances are based on a spirit of bargaining while culture contacts deepen mutual understanding.” a“The provision of literacy may not by itself be enough for the education of adults but there is no denying that it the basis of all real education.” ems “In India every kind of faith, every kind of culture, every mode of living was allowed to flourish and find its own salvation.” Maulana“Education should have the highest priority in our national budget and should take its place immediately after food and clothing.” Fl “Every individual has a right to an education that will enable him to develop his facilities and live a full human life. Such education is the birth right of every citizen.”“The Electronic Engineering Research Institute is one of the basic fields of modern scientific research of India.” EI “Science has knit the World into one compact unit, one may say, for the very survival of humanity.” Maulana“One of the first standard works in Urdu prose is a translation of the Bible.” ~4 ‘ \ “There is no room for narrow-mindedness _ in this modern age. We Shall find-a secure place in the comity of nations only if we are international-minded and tolerant.”“All literacy creation is an expression of the freedom of the sprit and does not land itself to control or organisation.” “We must recast the teaching of history to bring out the unity of man.”“As a free nation, now it is most essential for us to take care of our National heritage and recognize the importance of our institutions that are doing cultural work.” MAK Azad “Every student at the secondary level must learn some craft irrespective of the fact whether he or she aims at adopting it as a profession or not.” Azad“If we think of man as an emanation of God, we can use science only for the furtherance of God’s purpose that is the achievement of peace on earth and good will to all men.” AzadWe Pledge “Though preserving, developing and promoting the nations’ handicrafts, a rich, enduring element in our history and culture, to make India better known, appreciated and respected.” FI“We want to deepen our friendship and _ contact not only with Iran but also with Turkey anc the countries of the Middle-East and Chine and our neighbours ir South-East Asia. Suct cooperation is _ alsc necessary from ar international point of view.”“Literary omen and women in_ all the languages = can be spurred to greater activity and help in the creation of a literature which is comparable to that of the advanced languages of the world.” Azad“This precious heritage of dance, drama & music is one which we must cherish and develop. Tradition cannot be preserved but can only be created afresh. It will be the aim of these academies to preserve our traditions by offering them an institutional form.” Maulana“Our Educational Programme will ultimately depend upon the proper education of women, if women take to education, more than half of our problems will be solved. Educated mothers will |©mean children who can be easily made literate.” M A Azad“Scientific progress and technical achievement have today unified the world into one community without creating the psychological conditions in. which men_— and women all over the world can live in peace and amity.” oe“The governance ' of man must be in the interest of peace, then and then alone can be different governments of the world’ be compelled to pursue policies which will lead to peace instead of nu War. Maulana“Indeed, I looked & still look forward to the day when. the facilities for technical education in India will be of such a level that people from abroad will come to India for higher scientific & technical training.” MaulanaWe Remember “The Lofty Stature. The Scholarly frame the Zeal. The dedication. The Years of Selfless Service to the Cause of Indian Education and Culture. 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