The Uttarakhand government has decided to introduce teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in the state's 17,000 government schools, following a meeting between Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and the Education Department. Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat announced that the state has tasked the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) with incorporating these texts into the curriculum.
Key Highlights:
- Daily Recitation: Students will recite verses from the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana during daily prayer sessions until the new curriculum is introduced.
- Character Development: The initiative aims to promote character development, self-control, and scientific thinking among students, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Textbook Development: New textbooks are being developed to suit different class levels and learning needs, focusing on India's traditional knowledge and value systems.