The Vice President of India has released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. During the release ceremony, the Vice President stated that Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s vision finds resonance in the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) initiative and the New Education Policy of India. Swami Dayanand Saraswati, a renowned scholar, and social reformer emphasized the importance of women’s education and equality, and his teachings have inspired many social and educational initiatives in India today. The commemorative stamp serves as a tribute to his contributions and legacy.
Highlights
- Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s vision of women’s education and empowerment finds resonance in the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) campaign.
- The Vice President stated that Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s ideas about education and women’s rights are reflected in the New Education Policy.
- The Vice President released a commemorative postage stamp on the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
- Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a 19th-century Indian philosopher and social reformer who advocated for a society based on equality, justice, and education for all.
