Vidyarthi Divas is celebrated in honour of Dr BR Ambedkar’s first day of school in 1900 and is marked with great fervour and enthusiasm across Maharashtra. Also known as Student’s Day, the celebration is mainly prevalent in Maharashtra and helps people to raise awareness about the importance of education, especially for the marginalized communities and encourage them to seek a proper education. As we celebrate Vidyarthi Divas 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, including date, history and significance.

Vidyarthi Divas Maharashtra 2025 is commemorated today, November 7. As the name suggests, this day is dedicated to the students across Maharashtra state and is seen as an important day that encourages more people to stay in school and finish their formal education. The Maharashtra Government first declared November 7 as Student's Day or Vidyarthi Divas in 2017, in an effort to increase emphasis on the importance of education, inspired by Ambedkar's life as a lifelong student. Students' Day Wishes and Vidyarthi Divas HD Images: WhatsApp Messages, Greetings, Quotes and Wallpapers To Celebrate BR Ambedkar's School Entry Day on 7 November.

Significance of Student’s Day in Maharashtra

The celebration of Student’s Day, in general, has been an important way to encourage kids to stay in school and remind them of the benefits of a formal education. However, the commemoration of Vidyarthi Divas in Maharashtra is especially important as it also celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dr Ambedkar. The celebration raises awareness of the added power that a formal education can provide to the people of the marginalized communities and encourages them to stay in school. Babasahed Ambedkar truly believed in the power of education and its importance in transforming communities and countries. Vidyarthi Divas help people to remember these teachings of Dr Ambedkar.

On the occasion of Vidyarthi Divas Maharashtra, schools and colleges across the state organise special events and observances to encourage students and have open and poignant conversations around the importance of education. We hope that this Vidyarthi Divas Maharashtra helps you to do your bit to raise awareness about the importance of schooling and education.

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