Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Stanley College Commemorates National Education Day
Stanley College and the Bandaru Vaishnav Memorial Foundation came together to celebrate National Education Day.
This day honors Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who believed education was super important for a country to grow.
Special guests, like a former governor and university leaders, spoke to the students.
They talked about how education helps people become good citizens, invent new things, and make the country stronger.
They also mentioned the new National Education Policy, which aims to make learning even better.
The students were encouraged to use what they learn to help solve problems in the real world.
Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, in collaboration with the Bandaru Vaishnav Memorial Foundation, celebrated National Education Day on its campus.
Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya highlighted Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's view of education as a cornerstone of national development and discussed the National Education Policy 2020.
Vijayalakshmi emphasized education's role in creating responsible citizens, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth.
The event featured discussions on the transformative power of education and its contribution to societal progress.
The program was presided over by Dr V Anuradha, director of the college, with several dignitaries attending as chief guests.
- Who
- Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Bandaru Vaishnav Memorial Foundation, Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Vijayalakshmi, Prof D Ravinder Yadav, Prof. Kolakanuri Enoch, and college students.
- What
- Celebrated National Education Day with speeches on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's vision and the importance of education.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women campus
- Why
- To commemorate National Education Day and honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's contributions and vision for education.
NTR District
Stanley College
Participants
NTR District
NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha, Mayor Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi, VMC officials, Minority Welfare Department officials, and VMC staff participated.
Stanley College
Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Vaishnav Memorial Foundation Chairperson Vijayalakshmi, former OU Vice-Chancellor Prof D Ravinder Yadav, and former SVU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kolakanuri Enoch attended as chief guests at Stanley College.
Focus
NTR District
The celebration focused on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's role as India's first Education Minister and his contributions to establishing the country's modern education system.
Stanley College
Speakers highlighted Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's vision of education as foundational for national development, emphasizing courage, values, patriotism, and the National Education Policy 2020.
- Event
- National Education Day celebration
- Location
- Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women
- Organizers
- Bandaru Vaishnav Memorial Foundation and Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women
- Chief Guests
- Bandaru Dattatreya (Former Governor), Prof D Ravinder Yadav (Former OU VC), Prof. Kolakanuri Enoch (Former SVU VC)
- Key Themes
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's vision, National Education Policy 2020, education's role in national development, innovation, and responsible citizenship
Sources
National Education Day: Honouring vision for learning and growth
CM Revanth celebrates Maulana Azad’s legacy with new welfare schemes
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs recall Maulana Azad's contributions to education sector
Minorities Welfare Day celebrated
Maulana Azad remembered
