Bhagavad Gita To Be Part Of School Syllabus For Class 6-12, Says Gujarat Govt

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government announced the introduction of Bhagavad Gita as a part of the syllabus for classes 6-12 in all schools of Gujarat. The decision announced in the state assembly will come into effect from the academic year 2022-23.

The announcement was made by Education Minister Jitu Vaghani in the Legislative Assembly during a discussion on budgetary allocations for the education department.

The decision to make Bhagavad Gita falls in line with the Centre's National Education Policy (NEP) that advocates imbibing ancient cultures as well as modern traditions in the children from a nascent stage.

"Hence, we have decided to introduce the Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum for Classes 6 to 12. For students of Classes 6 to 8, the scripture will be introduced in the textbook of 'Sarvangi Shikshan' (holistic education). From Classes 9 to 12, it will be introduced in the form of storytelling in the textbook of the first language," the Education Minister said.

He also added that activities based on the scripture such as prayers, shloka recitation, comprehension, drama, quiz, painting and elocution competitions will be organized by the schools.

The education minister further went on to say that the state government will also provide study materials such as books and audio-video CD's to the schools.

Furthermore, the minister said that it is done with the aim of making the students feel proud of India's rich and diverse culture. Vaghani said that people from all faiths have accepted the moral values and principles outlined in the ancient Hindu scripture.

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