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Time of India
01-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Centre for Hindu Studies to begin at Doon Univ in Aug
Dehradun: The 'Centre for Hindu Studies' will start operations at Doon University this month, officials said on Friday. The centre aims to deepen understanding of Indian knowledge traditions among youth through multidisciplinary study, research, and training in subjects such as philosophy, history, literature, sociology, art, and architecture. State education minister Dhan Singh Rawat urged officials to expedite formalities during a recent review meeting at the university. "The centre will serve as an important platform for preserving, analysing, and disseminating Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions. It will encourage understanding of Hindu traditions, texts, and philosophy and will promote Indian research methodologies for teaching and research," he said. The centre will offer a four-year undergraduate course covering metaphysics, discourse on religion and duty, debate traditions, Ramayana, Mahabharata, leadership and organisational behaviour. Postgraduate studies will focus on Hindu philosophy, society, literature, religion, and leadership skills. Rawat added that the centre will bridge modernity and tradition, preparing citizens and leaders with moral and cultural awareness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The minister said that after Banaras Hindu University, Doon University will be the second institution in the country to formally study Vedas, Puranas, and Indian philosophy. However, 17 other universities, including Delhi University and JNU, offer similar courses, said a senior faculty member at the centre. Prof HC Purohit, dean of the school of management and students' welfare, has been appointed coordinator of the centre. He said that admissions are open until Aug 8, after which classes will begin. "The course framework was finalised in June. The MA course has 20 seats, and a guest lecturer roster has already been prepared," he said. During the meeting, the minister also reviewed the progress of Dr Nityanand Himalayan Research and Study Centre and the MSc Urban Development Management program. He instructed departmental officials and university administration to make the research centre more student-friendly and to develop the university as a centre for excellence.
United News of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Uttarakhand govt to hand out its 550 schools to industries for infrastructural revival
Dehradun, July 29 (UNI) The Uttarakhand government will hand out its 550 hillside schools to the industries in order to revive their infrastructures and other learning facilities for children in remote areas. According to Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat, the government will ink MoUs (memorandums of understanding) for adoption of these schools with corporate houses by month end in the presence of Uttarakhand Governor and the Chief Minister. Going by the officials of the state education department the schools being identified for privatisation include both primary and secondary schools. The new and unprecedented decision of Pushkar Singh Dhami government also allows non-resident Uttarakhand natives to adopt the schools. According to the department's decision, firms taking over the schools will provide modern facilities like computer labs, libraries, and playgrounds in these institutions. Dhan Singh Rawat said that decision as to permission for adoption of government schools by private firms is aimed at rejuvenation of remote and under-resourced government schools in the state. "The State government has resorsted to a new initiative to provide better and modern education environment in association with industrial houses. Nearly 550 government schools, mainly from hill areas, will be directly linked with industrial houses through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. These schools will be formally adopted by industrialists to provide them with modern study resources for the children in the hill areas" said state education minister. The minister added "besides facilitating study materials adopting industrial houses will also look after the renovation of the building infrastructure of the schools. The facilities will include renovation of the school buildings, playgrounds, clean toilets, sports materials and host of other needed services to the students. Industrial houses to be roped for adoption of the schools have already given their in-principle agreement to the government." Minister informed school adoption MoUs under CSR initiative will be signed with industrial houses at a special event to be held at Raj Bhavan on July 30 in the leadership of Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. UNI XC SS
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Underperforming teachers in Uttarakhand to face mandatory hill transfers under new transfer policy
DEHRADUN: In a decisive and unprecedented move aimed at dramatically elevating educational standards, the Uttarakhand Education Ministry is poised to implement a transformative new transfer policy. According to sources in the Education Department, the new groundbreaking initiative, specifically targeting teachers who have consistently delivered subpar academic results, represents a significant shift from previous, less impactful reforms. After years of grappling with fluctuating educational outcomes, this latest directive is designed to inject accountability and rigor into the state's schooling system. Dubbed one of the department's more "unconventional decrees," the revamped policy mandates that teachers demonstrating poor academic performance in plain areas over the past two years will be compulsorily transferred to schools located in the state's challenging hill regions. This measure is widely viewed not just as a disciplinary action but also as a strategic redeployment for those deemed to have "damaged the future of children" through ineffective teaching. The underlying philosophy ensures every teacher contributes meaningfully to student success. "The 2017 Transfer Act previously governed all employee transfers, but the Education Department has now drafted a specific new policy tailored exclusively for teachers," Uttarakhand Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat told the TNIE.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand tasks NCERT with including Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in school syllabus: State Education minister
Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Wednesday said that the state government has asked the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to include the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana in the syllabus of 17,000 government schools. "In a meeting of the Education department with the Chief Minister, we have tasked NCERT to include Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in the syllabus to be taught in 17,000 government schools of Uttarakhand," Rawat told ANI. He added that until the new syllabus is introduced, students will recite verses from these texts during daily prayer sessions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Urban Ascent by Emaar- 4 BHK Homes Starting at ₹ 5.25Cr* Emaar India Get Quote Undo "Until this is implemented, verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana will be included in the daily prayer meetings in schools," he further added. Earlier on July 15, NCERT released a new textbook titled Veena, which has been developed in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The book aims to connect students with India's scientific achievements as well as its civilisational heritage. Live Events One of the chapters, Ganga ki Kahani, follows the journey of the Ganga from Gomukh to Gangasagar, covering cities such as Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Kanpur, and Kolkata. It blends geography with cultural, spiritual, and economic insights, featuring stories of ashrams, sadhus, and the Kumbh Mela. Another chapter, AI, introduces students to Artificial Intelligence, explaining how machines learn and solve problems like humans. It is designed to encourage scientific thinking in middle school students. The Gaganyaan chapter highlights India's human spaceflight mission, describing ISRO's ambitions and the role of the humanoid robot Vyommitra. Moral and civic values are also featured. The chapter Nyay Ki Kursi explores the ideas of justice and fairness using historical figures like Raja Bhoj and Vikramaditya, while Haathi aur Cheenti teaches road safety through an animal story. Other topics in the book include Kaziranga National Park, Ajanta and Ellora caves, natural colour making, and Paralympic champion Murlikant Petkar. NCERT has started rolling out the updated textbooks for several classes. While some books have already been released, others are expected by the end of the year.
Mint
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
NCERT asked to add Bhagavad Gita to school syllabus; Class 8 book revision shows ‘intolerance' under Mughals
The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to incorporate the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana in the syllabus of 17,000 government schools in the state. Meanwhile, the NCERT has revised the Class 8 social science textbook, pointing out many instances of "religious intolerance" during the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal period era, but with a disclaimer. "In a meeting of the Education department with the Chief Minister, we have tasked NCERT to include Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in the syllabus to be taught in 17,000 government schools of Uttarakhand," Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat told ANI. He added that until the new syllabus is introduced, students will recite verses from these texts during daily prayer sessions. "Until this is implemented, verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana will be included in the daily prayer meetings in schools," he said. The part 1 book 'Exploring Society: Indian and Beyond' talks about the Sultanate and the Mughal periods, calls Babur as a 'brutal and ruthless conqueror, slaughtering entire populations of cities,' Akbar's rule as a 'blend of brutality and tolerance,' and Aurangzeb, as someone who annihilated temples and gurdwaras, according to The Indian Express. The NCERT said it has included a disclaimer with the revisions, in a 'Note on Some Darker Periods in History' that 'no one should be held responsible today for events of the past.' The chapters titled 'Reshaping India's Political Map' trace the course of Indian history from the 13th to the 17th century. They explore the emergence and decline of the Delhi Sultanate and the resistance it faced, the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire, the expansion of the Mughal Empire along with opposition to it, and the emergence of the Sikh community as a political force, reports said. The chapters portray the Sultanate era as a time characterised by political unrest and military campaigns that resulted in the looting of rural settlements and urban centres, along with the demolition of places of worship and centres of education. The parts discussing the Sultanate and the Mughal periods include several mentions of 'attacks' on temples and the 'brutality' of some of the rulers, reports further stated. NCERT said, 'The events…(and many more) did happen and left their mark on Indian history; the rationale for including them has been explained in the 'Note on Some Darker Periods in History'. The historical account given, while it does not sanitise history, is balanced and entirely evidence-based. Besides, in addition to the 'Note on Some Darker Periods in History', a cautionary note has been inserted in one of the chapters to make it clear that no one should be held responsible today for events of the past. The emphasis is on an honest approach to history with a view to drawing from it important lessons for a better future.' Meanwhile, on July 15, NCERT unveiled a new textbook named Veena, crafted in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The textbook is designed to foster a connection between students and India's scientific progress along with its cultural legacy. One chapter, titled 'Ganga ki Kahani', traces the course of the Ganga River from Gomukh to Gangasagar, passing through cities like Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Kanpur, and Kolkata. It interweaves geography with cultural, spiritual, and economic elements, presenting narratives about ashrams, spiritual seekers (sadhus), and the Kumbh Mela. Another section, focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), familiarises learners with how machines mimic human learning and problem-solving. It is intended to inspire scientific curiosity and reasoning among middle schoolers. The chapter on Gaganyaan explores India's crewed spaceflight programme, outlining ISRO's aspirations and highlighting the role of the robotic astronaut Vyommitra.
