World Students' Day 2024: Theme, Significance, and Celebration

Celebrated on October 15, World Students' Day honours Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s dedication to education. The day focuses on empowering students and encouraging them to be future leaders and innovators. The 2024 theme, "Empowering Students to be Agents of Change," emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, and the role of education in societal transformation.

Oct 15, 2024, 13:07 IST
World Students' Day 2024
World Students' Day 2024

World Students' Day 2024 will be celebrated on October 15, 2024. This day honours the birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, who is renowned for his contributions to education and his inspirational role in empowering students.

Significance

World Students' Day acknowledges the students as future leaders and innovators. It sheds light on the role of education in helping create a better world for the future. It makes the student pursue his dreams with dedication and perseverance. Dr. Kalam once said, famously, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," shows how he believes in the transforming power of education.

Activities

On this day institutions of learning all around the world take part in activities such as;

Seminars and Workshops: These forums motivate the students and also present ideas on some of the issues of education.

Essay Compositions: The students are given a task to think about the lessons of Dr. Kalam and how it impacts both personal development and social improvement.

Celebration Events: Schools and colleges take part in celebrations for the students that are centred on community service.

2024 Theme

  • Empowering Students to be Agents of Change: The theme for World Students' Day 2024 encourages students to take responsibility for their education and future, highlighting their potential as leaders and innovators.

2023 Theme

  • "FAIL: First Attempt in Learning": This theme aimed to motivate students to embrace failure as a crucial part of the learning process, reinforcing that setbacks can lead to success. It was introduced by the Ministry of Education in India.

2022 Theme

  • "Learning for People, Planet, Prosperity, and Peace": This theme reaffirmed the role of education in promoting societal upliftment and was aligned with humanitarian principles and sustainable development goals

World Students' Day reflects Dr. Kalam’s vision of education as a transformative tool. It reminds students of their potential to shape the future and fosters a culture of lifelong learning and social responsibility. The celebration encourages students to dream big, stay determined, and pursue their goals with passion and commitment.

 

Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma

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