Ahmedabad, Dec 23: The Gujarat government has introduced a supplementary textbook on ‘Bhagavad Gita’ to strengthen the connection between students and India’s cultural heritage. This textbook will be integrated into the curriculum for classes 6 to 8 from the upcoming academic year.
Gujarat Minister of State for Education Prafulla Pansheriya on Friday said the decision is in line with the principles of the National Education Policy launched by the Central government three years ago. The state education department has opted to include the spiritual principles and values of ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta’ as a supplementary textbook in the curriculum for classes 6 to 8.
Pansheriya expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel for this decision and emphasized that through this educational initiative students will develop a sense of pride and a strong connection with the rich, diverse, ancient culture and knowledge traditions of India. Will develop as explained through the teachings. Bhagavad Gita.
He highlighted that the supplementary textbook based on the revered scripture would inculcate moral values in the students. The first part of this textbook, meant for classes 6 to 8, will soon be distributed to schools across the country, with two additional parts being developed for students of classes 9 to 12.
In March 2022, the Gujarat government had earlier announced in the state assembly that the Bhagavad Gita would become part of the school curriculum for classes 6 to 12 across the state, in line with the NEP 2020, which emphasizes introducing both modern and ancient culture. Is. Traditions and knowledge systems to help develop a sense of pride in students.
