Explanation
Zakir Husain Khan was an Indian economist and politician.
He served as the third President of India from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
Zakir Husain Khan drafted the “Wardha Scheme” under the guidance of Gandhi.
Personal Details:
- Born: February 8, 1897, in Hyderabad, India.
- Died: May 3, 1969, in New Delhi, India.
Details on the "Wardha Scheme":
- The All India National Education Conference, also known as the Wardha Educational Conference, was held on October 22 and 23, 1937.
- The conference was presided over by Gandhi.
- A key proposal was to provide free and compulsory education for 7 years on a nationwide scale.
