The teachings of educator Gijubhai Badheka are being celebrated in a book | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

The teachings of educator Gijubhai Badheka are being celebrated in a book | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Updated: June 30, 2019 7:59:46 am

The teachings of educator Gijubhai Badheka are being celebrated in a book

More than 150 years ago, Gijubhai Badheka wrote more than 200 books in his 15-year-long career as an educationist.

Mahesh Balakrishnan, IB Board Developer based in Delhi, was the chief guest at the launch.

More than 150 years ago, educator Gijubhai Badheka suggested that education could be storytelling-based. Called “Muchhali Maa” (mother with moustache) by Mahatma Gandhi, Badheka wrote more than 200 books in his 15-year-long career as an educationist. Now, two writers, Dr Swati Popat Vats and Vinitha, have brought out a book, Once upon a Story, on the life and ideas of Badheka. The book launch took place at Crossword in Pune.