Contribution of education in freedom moment of India

Authors

  • Dr. Purshotam Singh, Assistant Professor ( History) Govt. Skt. College Phagli, Shimla-4, H.P. India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/jrps.2023-v14i5-03

Keywords:

National Consciousness, Mahatma Gandhi, Moral and Ethical Values, Intellectual

Abstract

Education was essential to the success of the independence movement in India because it acted as a driving force behind social transformation and a wellspring of individual agency. Education, at its foundation, produced a feeling of national awareness and togetherness among a variety of groups, overcoming boundaries of geographical distinction and language barrier. Education's ability to cultivate moral and ethical values, which were essential for a successful struggle for independence, was recognised by visionaries such as Mahatma Gandhi, who recognised the power of education in mobilising the masses. Gandhi emphasised the role that education played in cultivating these values. Universities and other more traditional educational institutions, such schools and schools, have evolved into hubs of intellectual conversation and political action. They made it possible for influential people like Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose to communicate their aspirations for a free India and rally popular support by providing forums on which they could do so. Education also educated citizens with critical thinking abilities, which enabled them to challenge oppressive colonial laws and argue for their rights. Education also enabled individuals to advocate for their rights. Women, who had been marginalised for a long time, were given the power via education to participate in the independence struggle in important ways. Leaders such as Sarojini Naidu and Annie Besant were not only educated in their own right, but they also advocated for the education of women and encouraged other women to play an active part in the fight for independence. Education was a vital factor in the Indian independence struggle because it fostered critical thinking, helped cultivate a sense of national identity, and gave citizens the ability to oppose the authority of colonial government. Because of the significant part it played in establishing the intellectual and moral underpinnings of an independent India, it was an essential part of the process by which the nation worked its way toward achieving its goal of independence.

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Published

31-12-2023

How to Cite

Dr. Purshotam Singh,. (2023). Contribution of education in freedom moment of India. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 14(5), 20–26. https://doi.org/10.36676/jrps.2023-v14i5-03