Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur announced that Bhagavad Gita will be taught to all school students from Class 9. He further added that the decision to introduce the values and principles enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum was in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) unveiled by the Centre. It advocates the introduction of modern and ancient culture, traditions, and knowledge systems so that students feel proud of India’s rich and diverse culture.
Vaghani further announced that people from all faiths have accepted the moral values and principles outlined in the ancient Hindu scripture.
He further stated that “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,” .
Himachal Pradesh will become the second state after Gujarat to make Bhagavad Gita a part of the school syllabus.
