Description
This edited book “Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: A Unique Legacy of Education, Society and Governance” is a scholarly tribute with heartfelt words on the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar — a visionary and justice-loving woman ruler of India.
Devi Ahilyabai is remembered for her democratic leadership, justice, compassion, equality and good governance. Her legacy still inspires modern thinking for building an inclusive and sustainable society through moral leadership and value-based education. The way she ruled shows a unique blend of intelligence and ethics in Indian history.
Her political and educational vision had already imagined today’s goals of holistic development, community participation and inclusive policymaking. Her entire administrative system was based on service, empathy and equality — principles that guide today’s global ideas of inclusive education and an equitable society.
This compilation is edited by Dr. Vinod Kumar and Prof. Amar Singh. It includes 19 chapters written by renowned scholars and educationists from different states, based on deep research and critical thinking. Together, these chapters present the ideals, life philosophy and administrative excellence of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar — aspects that colonial-minded historians often ignored.
The book mainly reinterprets her inspirational ideals related to value education, political-educational leadership, constitutional values, social inclusion, equality, justice, women empowerment, inclusive and sustainable development, and environmental protection.
About The Author
Dr. Vinod Kumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Uday Pratap (Autonomous) College, Varanasi. He has published more than 35 research papers, book chapters and articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has been honored with the prestigious Professor K. Srinivasan Award 2025 for the best technical paper.
He has actively participated in academic seminars and conferences by presenting scholarly lectures. He has also delivered invited expert lectures for teachers working in government institutions to help them improve their teaching skills.
Dr. Kumar strongly supports an educational environment that is equitable, just, participatory and inclusive for social and academic reform. His academic and research interests include educational development, teacher training, inclusive education, and more.
He is deeply committed to promoting educational innovation, social justice, data-driven analysis, academic leadership and management, technology integration in education, tech-enabled learning, child-centered pedagogy, policy analysis and equitable inclusive educational practices.
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