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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
NCERT textbooks add chapters on war heroes Sam Manekshaw, Usman, Somnath Sharma
In the latest update from the Defence Ministry, NCERT has added chapters on three Indian war heroes to the school curriculum for the 2025 academic in Class 7 and Class 8 will now read about the lives of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma -- three legends who gave everything to the additions have been made to Class 8 (Urdu), Class 7 (Urdu), and Class 8 (English) textbooks, idea is simple: tell students real stories of bravery, leadership, and sacrifice so they understand not just history but the values behind was India's first Field Marshal, known for leading the nation to victory in the 1971 war. Brigadier Usman and Major Sharma were posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra, India's top wartime honours, after laying down their lives in is how the chapters are being added to NCERT textbooks:Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Class 8 (Urdu) – India's first Field Marshal, known for bold Mohammad Usman in Class 7 (Urdu) – Posthumous Mahavir Chakra awardee for Somnath Sharma in Class 8 (English) – Honoured with the Param Vir Chakra after chapters are meant to give students real-life stories of courage, duty, and national WAR MEMORIAL ENTERS CURRICULUMThe move is part of a wider push by the Defence Ministry to bring the National War Memorial into national memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at India Gate, is now being woven into the curriculum to help students connect with the stories behind the names engraved to the ministry, these stories will also teach kids about resilience, emotional intelligence, and what it means to stand for something greater than TEXTBOOK CONTROVERSIES: WHAT'S BEING TALKED ABOUTNCERT often faces debates over content choices and historical portrayals. Here are recent controversies reported by credible media: Maratha map debate: NCERT formed an expert panel after criticism about a map showing Jaisalmer under the Maratha Empire. Historians, royals, and Rajput youth groups challenged its Sultan and others omitted: The latest Class8 history book labels Mir Jafar a 'traitor' while removing mentions of Tipu Sultan and Hyder TodayRegional movements excluded: NCERT clarified that the first volume omits uprisings like the Paika Rebellion, but assured their inclusion in the second volume by late 2025.- Ends
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
NCERT adds chapters on Manekshaw, Brig Usman, Major Sharma to syllabus
Chapters on the lives and legacy of legendary Indian military figures -- Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma -- have been added to the NCERT syllabus for the current academic year, officials said on Thursday. The move aims to introduce students to inspirational narratives of courage, duty, and sacrifice, the defence ministry said in a statement. Field Marshal Manekshaw, India's first officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Brigadier Usman and Major Sharma -- recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), respectively -- laid down their lives in the line of duty and remain enduring symbols of supreme sacrifice, it said. According to the ministry, chapters on Field Marshal Manekshaw have been included in Class 8 (Urdu), Brigadier Usman in Class 7 (Urdu), and Major Sharma in Class 8 (English). The newly introduced chapters aim to provide students with inspirational narratives of courage and duty, the ministry added. In an effort to establish the National War Memorial (NWM) as a prominent landmark in the national consciousness, the defence ministry has collaborated with the Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to integrate NWM-related references into school curricula, officials said. "Through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India's military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building," the statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on February 25, 2019. Located in the Central Vista 'C' Hexagon area surrounding the India Gate, the memorial was established to "inculcate a sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens, while serving as a befitting tribute to our brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation," it said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Chapters on war heroes Manekshaw, Usman, Somnath added to NCERT textbooks: Defence Ministry
Chapters on the life and sacrifices of the late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma have been added to the syllabus in the current academic year for Class 8 (Urdu), Class 7 (Urdu), and Class 8 (English), respectively, by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Thursday (August 7, 2025). The newly introduced chapters aim to provide students with inspirational narratives on courage and duty. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India's first officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma, posthumous recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra, laid down their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice, the MoD said. As part of the efforts to establish the National War Memorial as a prominent national landmark, the MoD has partnered with the Union Ministry of Education, and the NCERT to integrate the memorial, and references related to it, into the school curriculum, the Defence Ministry said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on February 25, 2019. Located at the iconic Central Vista 'C' Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi, the memorial was established to inculcate a sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens, while serving as a tribute to brave soldiers who died for the country. Through these stories and their inclusion into the curriculum, students would not only gain insights into India's military history, but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building, the MoD said.
News18
4 days ago
- General
- News18
Students To Learn About Field Marshal Manekshaw, Brigadier Usman, Maj Somnath In NCERT Books
Last Updated: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the announcement about the new chapters on social media Students of classes 7 and 8 will now learn about Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma as chapters on the bravehearts have been included in the syllabus for this academic session. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday made the announcement on social media. 'Chapters on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma Introduced in NCERT syllabus," (sic) he said on X. According to a government press release, chapters on the lives and sacrifices of Field Marshal Manekshaw, Brig Usman, and Maj Sharma have been added to the NCERT syllabus in this academic year for students of classes 7 and 8 in Urdu-medium schools, as well as students of class 8 in English-medium schools. 'The newly introduced chapters aim to provide students with inspirational narratives of courage and duty," the press release said. It said Field Marshal Manekshaw, India's first officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Brig Usman and Major Sharma, both recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), laid down their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice, it added. This is part of the effort to establish the National War Memorial (NWM) as a prominent national landmark, and for which the defence ministry has partnered with education ministry and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). 'Through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India's military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building," the press release said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National War Memorial to India on February 25, 2019. It is located in the iconic Central Vista 'C' Hexagon at India Gate. The memorial was established to inculcate a 'sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens, while serving as a befitting tribute to our brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation". view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
26-07-2025
- General
- The Print
Met him after 26 years: Mother of ‘Tiger of Drass' on seeing his bust at Kargil War Memorial
Meena Nayyar set out to write a book about her son to immortalise his life story. Captain Nayyar, who was awarded Mahavir Chakra for his valiant efforts and supreme sacrifice in the process, has not been as well known as other war heroes like Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Saurabh Kalia. Drass (Kargil), Jul 26 (PTI) Meena Nayyar, the mother of Kargil war hero Captain Anuj Nayyar, was all tears and said she felt like she was meeting her son for the first time in more than 26 years when she saw her son's bust at the War Memorial here. 'The army gives tremendous respect to its soldiers. We saw that yesterday. When I saw Anuj's statue, I thought I was meeting him for the first time. I had not allowed anyone to see the body. The way he had left happily, I wanted the same memory to remain. The honour I witnessed here, I feel the Army never forgets its martyrs,' Meena told PTI. The busts eight Kargil Wasr heroes were installed along the Vijaypath in 2022. Meena Nayyar was among those next of kin who had not been to the Kargil Vijay Diwas for several years. The army started an outreach to ensure that such family members of the war heroes attend the function this year. On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemoration function, Meena Nayyar, who reached Drass from Delhi, presented the copy of her book to Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday. The book — 'Tiger of Drass' — encapsulates the biography of Captain Nayyar. Meena Nayyar admitted that the idea of the book on her son would have been difficult to be execute if not for the help from Himmat Singh Shekhawat, who later on went to become the co-author of the effort. 'When Anuj was martyred, he was given the title of 'Tiger of Drass' and I always wanted to write a book with the same title,' the mother said. She said Shekhawat's Rashtriya Riders, a group who visit families of Kargil Martyrs to pay tributes to them, in one such visit to her residence felt Captain Nayyar's sacrifice had not been given the recognition it deserves 'There is a Rashtriya Riders group who came to our home, about 12-14 people. They saw everything about Anuj and told me whether a book can be written on Anuj as he has perhaps got less fame than he deserved,' she said. She said this was the beginning of the book on the life of Captain Nayyar. 'We wrote the book very well, but the chapter on war was a huge challenge for us because we had not witnessed which top he fought on and how. So, a five member team including Karan and Himmat came here for four days and lived in 17 JAT. They tried to reach 222 point and they tried to find out the conditions of Anuj's war, the way he had three platoons under his command,' she said. Recalling the events prior to Captain Nayyar's martyrdom, the mother said her son was given command of three platoons by General Bawa after Major Ritesh retired hurt due to injuries. 'Gen Bawa gave the command of three platoons to Anuj saying now you have to take care of all this. Anuj told him 'Sir I will do it'. It boosted his morale,' she said. Meena Nayyar said in the third week of June, her son was made the captain and the stars of the rank pinned inside a tent here. 'Gen Bawa told him Anuj every star means a responsibility. Perhaps there was thought inside him that since he has become a Captain, it was his responsibility to do the war even if anything happens,' she added. PTI MIJ NB NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
