Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated Indian philosopher, poet, and educationist, envisioned a radical transformation of the educational system, which would liberate the students from the clutches of dogmatic teachings and nurture their individuality. Tagore's educational philosophy stressed the significance of creativity, self-realization, and experiential learning. His educational philosophy is still relevant in the present times and has inspired many educational reforms. Tagore believed that education should not be confined within the four walls of the classroom, and students should learn through practical experiences. He emphasized that the students should be encouraged to explore the world around them and learn from nature. He believed that education should be joyful and interactive, and the teachers should not be dictatorial, but instead should become a friend and mentor to their students.

Tagore's educational philosophy has inspired many educational institutions in India and abroad to adopt experiential and child-centric learning. Santiniketan, the university founded by Tagore, still follows his educational philosophy, and provides a unique learning experience to its students. The UNESCO Prize for Peace Education was awarded to Visva-Bharati, the parent institution of Santiniketan, for promoting Tagore's educational philosophy. Moreover, the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, which is the guiding document for the school curriculum in India, has drawn inspiration from Tagore's educational philosophy. The NCF emphasizes experiential learning, creativity, and holistic education, which are in line with Tagore's philosophy.