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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Uttarakhand mandates recitation of Gita shlokas in government schools
The Uttarakhand government, in an order dated July 14, directed all government schools in the state to include the recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita shlokas during morning move aims to blend traditional Indian knowledge with modern education and promote values such as self-discipline, leadership and emotional balance among official order by the Director of Secondary Education Dr. Mukul Kumar Sati instructs schools to not only recite one Gita shloka daily but also explain its meaning and scientific relevance to students. advertisement Teachers have been asked to select a 'Shloka of the Week,' display it with its meaning on the school notice board, and encourage students to learn and reflect on it. At the end of the week, discussions and student feedback will be part of classroom initiative is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages the integration of India's traditional knowledge systems into the modern education framework. The order states that Gita teachings should be approached from a secular perspective and seen through the lens of psychology, logic, behavioral science, and moral Education Department said that the teachings must not remain limited to textbooks but should influence students' behavior and attitudes. The order mentions that the goal is to shape students into responsible citizens with strong character and balanced Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the initiative and said, 'The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless source of knowledge. This is Devbhoomi, and it is important for our children to understand and draw inspiration from it.'Former CM Harish Rawat supported the move but urged the government to ensure inclusivity. 'Gita teaches the path of Karma Yoga. All religions offer valuable teachings, and the curriculum should reflect that without pushing a particular ideology,' he leader Suryakant Dhasmana expressed concern, suggesting the ruling government may be using the Gita as a tool for political optics rather than educational reform. 'The focus should be on holistic learning, not controversy,' he said.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Uttarakhand
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Gita shlokas to be recited daily in Uttarakhand govt schools
D Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ehradun: One shloka from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita will be recited in all government schools across Uttarakhand during prayer meetings, according to an order issued on Monday. The directive, issued by director of secondary education Dr Mukul Kumar Sati to all chief education officers, states that students should also be informed about the meaning and scientific relevance of the shloka recited each day. The move aims to blend modern education with traditional Indian knowledge systems and inculcate human values and character-building traits in the students. As per the order, teachers are required to select one shloka every week as the "Shloka of the Week", write it along with its meaning on the school notice board, and ensure that students practice it. At the end of the week, the shloka will be discussed in class, and student feedback will be taken. Teachers have been directed to explain the principles of the Bhagavad Gita to students from time to time and highlight how these teachings contribute to the development of human values, leadership skills, emotional balance, decision-making abilities and scientific thinking. The order emphasises that the teachings of the Gita are rooted in psychology, logic, behavioural science and moral philosophy, and should be introduced from a secular perspective. It also notes that the initiative aligns with the objectives of the national education policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates the integration of India's traditional knowledge systems into modern education. The directive underlines that Gita shlokas should not be taught merely as reading material but must be reflected in students' daily behaviour and attitude. "It should be ensured at every level that the teachings of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and their scientific approach are used for character development, self-control, balanced life approach, personality growth, and to make students better citizens," the order states. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had earlier directed that teachings from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana be incorporated into the state curriculum. Accordingly, textbooks aligned with the new framework are expected to be introduced from the next academic session. Welcoming the move, Uttarakhand Madarsa education board president Mufti Shamoon Qasmi said, "Ram and Krishna both are our ancestors, and it is very important for every Indian to know about them." He added that such initiatives will foster unity and promote state progress. He also said that the madrassa board plans to sign an MoU with the sanskrit department to introduce Sanskrit in madrassas.
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Uttarakhand Makes Daily Gita Shloka Recitation Mandatory In Govt Schools
Last Updated: Uttarakhand has mandated the daily recitation of Gita shlokas in government schools to blend traditional wisdom with modern education and promote values-based learning. Ask ChatGPT In a move aimed at blending traditional wisdom with modern education, the Uttarakhand government has made the daily recitation of shlokas from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita mandatory in all government schools. Starting immediately, students across the state will begin their day with a verse from the Gita during morning prayers. The directive was issued by Dr. Mukul Kumar Sati, Director of Secondary Education, instructing all Chief Education Officers to implement the initiative. According to the guidelines, one Gita shloka will be recited each day, accompanied by an explanation of its meaning and its scientific or philosophical relevance. Teachers are required to choose a 'Shloka of the Week," display it on school notice boards with its meaning, and encourage regular recitation. At week's end, students will discuss the verse in class and share their reflections. The aim, officials say, is to promote a values-based education model while also nurturing students' intellectual, emotional, and moral development. Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat added that this is part of a broader plan to include traditional Indian epics in the school curriculum. 'In a meeting with the Chief Minister, we've tasked NCERT to prepare content from the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana for inclusion in the syllabus of 17,000 government schools. Until that is in place, verses from both texts will be recited in daily school prayers," he said. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 09:18 IST 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
U'khand schools start daily Gita lessons in morning assemblies
Dehradun: Govt schools across Uttarakhand began teaching Bhagwad Gita shlokas during morning assemblies from Tuesday under the National Education Policy 2020, following a review meeting in May that cleared the proposal to "familiarise students with Indian culture and knowledge traditions". Officials from the state education department said the practice aims to take learning beyond the classroom. "NEP clearly states that students must be introduced to Indian culture, heritage, knowledge systems, and traditional learnings. The teachings must go beyond the curriculum. The CM also directed that these ancient teachings be incorporated into our schooling system. In line with that, shlokas from the Bhagwad Gita have now been introduced in the morning assemblies in our schools. A few lessons will be shared daily," Dr Mukul Kumar Sati, director, secondary education, said. While Sati said Uttarakhand is the first state to implement this on-ground, some BJP-ruled states have made similar announcements. Gujarat introduced Bhagwad Gita classes from Classes VI to XII in 2022, incorporating shlokas in prayers and chapters into textbooks. Karnataka also announced plans to add Gita teachings under moral science after expert consultations during the 2022-23 academic session. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh followed suit, announcing they will introduce it for higher classes. Sati said the initiative will gradually be expanded to the curriculum, with new textbooks being introduced this session. Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat also supported integrating traditional Indian knowledge systems into formal education. "The Indian knowledge system is one of the oldest in the world. It will help with the moral, spiritual, and physical development of students and discipline them while creating scientific curiosity as well," he said. In instructions sent to chief education officers across Uttarakhand, Sati said that Gita should be seen not just as a religious text, but as a reflection of human values and scientific reasoning. "These teachings can be a stepping stone to students becoming great citizens. In every assembly, one shloka with its meaning should be taught along with its scientific viewpoint." He added, "There should be a 'weekly shloka' that should be discussed at the end of the week. The significance of these teachings in day-to-day life should also be taught to the students. At every step, we must ensure the character development, self-control, and scientific mindset of our students with these teachings," the order read.
