Haryana government schools have made it mandatory for all students from class 6 onwards to study the values education curriculum under the NEP 2020, which includes reading the Bhagavadgita. According to the latest information mentioned by Financial Express, under this higher education curriculum, students will learn important life lessons from Buddha, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, APJ Abdul Kalam Azad, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sarojini Naidu and Eklavya. From December 18 to 22, three free books will be sent to schools for each grade: 6th and 7th, 9th and 10th, and 11th and 12th.
Previously, such value-addition classes were an elective element of the curriculum, making it easier for students to steer clear of them entirely. Since these disciplines have become mandatory, neither state education departments nor students are allowed to skip or disregard them. Students must read the books and completely study the updated information to be prepared for answering ten-mark questions in their examinations.
According to Financial Express, an official engaged in the development of the new books indicated that the committee opted to add teachings from the Bhagavadgita because of its potential to inspire and nurture moral character. Some believe that studying this sacred literature may teach them courage, simplicity, discipline, politeness, devotion, focus, hard work, and principles of success.
