Professor J S Rajput began his professional career as a researcher in physics, then transitioned to education and teacher education. He has made significant contributions to educational research and educational administration. Professor Rajput completes fifty years of full Professorship in 2024 and continues to work actively in education, social cohesion, and religious amity. He is the author of several well-known books in Hindi and English, including Education of Muslims in India (2015), Dynamics of Indian Education (2019), Gandhi Ko Samjhane Ka Yahi Samay (2020), Bhartiya Sanskriti ke Alok mein Shiksha (2022), Bhartiya Virasat aur Vaishvik Samasyayen (2024), besides others. He headed NCERT, NCTE, Bal Bhavan Society of India, and was India’s Representative on the UNESCO Executive Board. He is a Padma Shri Awardee, and the recipient of the Jan Amos Medal, awarded by UNESCO.