The CBSE has decided to remove a few chapters from the curriculum to reduce the workload of students. The CBSE decision to cut the syllabus by 30% would definitely be a relief for the students, but altogether a huge loss to them. Chapters such as - secularism, federalism, citizenship and nationalism have been removed. These chapters of social sciences are highly relevant. Similarly, chapters have been reduced in other subjects too. Removing important topics and chapters can prove to be a bad decision as many important things will be skipped and the child will have no knowledge of it. Rather than reducing the syllabus, the modes and methods of evaluation should be changed by reducing the quantum of assignments and focusing more on imparting knowledge. The process by which the CBSE arrived at the decision, to remove or include any particular topics/chapters is something that we deserve to know. Does this mean such topics do not deserve much importance? Would the students rather not learn about it or learn it through other sources?
Chandan Kumar Nath,
Sorbhog, Barpeta.