Vidyarthi Divas 2024 Date in Maharashtra: Know History and Significance of Students’ Day To Honour BR Ambedkar’s School Entry Day
As an architect of the Indian constitution, a jurist, an economist, and a champion for the rights of the Dalits and marginalised sections in society, Dr BR Ambedkar’s ideals inspire generations to come. November 7 is a significant day in the calendar year as it was on this date when Babasaheb entered the school.
Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Dr BR Ambedkar and Babasaheb Ambedkar, is an unparalleled leader whose life and legacy continue to live on. As an architect of the Indian constitution, a jurist, an economist, and a champion for the rights of the Dalits and marginalised sections in society, Dr BR Ambedkar’s ideals inspire generations to come. November 7 is a significant day in the calendar year as it was on this date when Babasaheb entered the school. Celebrated as Students’ Day or Vidyarthi Divas, the day is observed at schools and educational institutes in Maharashtra. In honour of BR Ambedkar’s school entry day, Vidyarthi Divas 2024, on November 7, here we bring you the date, history and significance that you should know. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the Day That Marks the Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
Vidyarthi Divas 2024 Date in Maharashtra
Vidyarthi Divas 2024, also known as Students’ Day, is celebrated on November 7 in Maharashtra.
Dr BR Ambedkar's School Entry Day
Vidyarthi Divas History and Significance
On November 27, 2017, the government of Maharashtra declared November 7 as Vidyarthi Divas or Students’ Day. On November 7, 1900, Dr BR Ambedkar entered the Government High School, currently known as Pratap Singh High School at Rajwada Chowk in Satara, in the first English standard. He studied in this school till the fourth standard, 1904. As per the official documents, the school records his name as ‘Bhiva Ramji Ambedkar’ and has the signature of a child Bhiva (Bhimrao) in front of the roll number 1914. November 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.
The significance of observing Vidyarthi Divas on November 7 was to commemorate Dr BR Ambedkar’s school entry day and celebrate the legacy of the visionary leader who laid the foundation of our country. He is an icon who will forever stand as a representation of equality, liberty and fraternity. The Maharashtra government’s decision to announce November 7 as Students’ Day was to honour Ambedkar’s legacy and make students aware of the fact that education is the only means of upliftment and hard work.
Several events are held in schools and institutions across the state to honour the various aspects of Dr BR Ambedkar’s life.
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