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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bharat aims for the well-being of the world, says Mohan Bhagwat
A developed Bharat aims for the well-being of the whole world, according to RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat. Speaking at the education meet organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, an RSS affiliate, here on Sunday (July 27), Mr. Bhagwat said that education was needed for the development of both the individual and society. Cultural values should be passed on to children by the family, and shall be strengthened through customs and practices, he said. He said the country shall continue to be known as Bharat. The name shall remain as Bharat itself in our conscience and thoughts. The name is also the identity of the country. Once you lose your identity, you will never be respected, he said. In his address, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar stated that colonial thoughts overburdened the country, and the New Education Policy was an attempt to decolonise the country's educational system. Colonialism influenced our approach to life and culture. Currently, the country is struggling to come out of the colonial influence in education, he said. Nyas leaders Athul Kothari, Pankaj Mithal and A. Vinod, Cochin Shipyard chairperson Madhu S. Nair and Amritha Viswa Vidyapeetham Vice-Chancellor Venkit Rangan attended. Around 200 Vice-Chancellors from various universities will attend the discussions to be held on Monday (July 28), according to the organisers.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for education rooted in Bharatiya knowledge traditions
KOCHI: India's current education system continues to bear the imprint of colonial influence and must be reoriented through alternatives rooted in Bharatiya knowledge traditions, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said here on Saturday. Addressing a gathering of RSS volunteers (karyakartas) at the ongoing Rashtriya Shiksha Chintan Baithak at Adi Shankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, near Piravom, Bhagwat underlined the need for a deep, realistic understanding of education from the Indian perspective. 'Our background is shaped by colonial systems. We must develop our own competence, lead by example, and forge bonds of mutual understanding to bring others along,' he said. Stressing the importance of regular training and internal coordination, he noted that the growth of any organisation is dependent on patience, cooperation and a spirit of belonging. 'Coordination — from the self to the world — is key to all of this,' he added. Organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, the event brings together key educational leaders to brainstorm on long-term reforms. The Nyas has been active in this space since 2004, seeking to offer a culturally rooted alternative to the prevailing education model. Dr Atul Kothari, national secretary of the Nyas, said that the objective is to build a connected ecosystem — teachers, students, institutions, and now, parents. He reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to promoting education in the mother tongue, and the need to change public perception around English-medium superiority. 'The National Education Policy 2020 supports this shift. But policy alone won't help — there must be continuous work on public awareness and mindset,' he said. The Nyas aims to popularise the idea of 'One Nation, One Name: Bharat' by passing resolutions across institutions.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
RSS's national education chintan baithak begins
Kochi: A four-day education-focused 'National Education Chintan Baithak', organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), an RSS-linked body working to "revive Indian ethos in education", commenced at Adi Shankara Nilayam, headquarters of Chinmaya International Foundation, at Veliyanad near Piravom on Friday. The event was inaugurated by RSS sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat. This is the third national chintan baithak of SSUN, following previous meetings at Vrindavan in 2012 and Coimbatore in 2019. Around 100 delegates, including SSUN national coordinators and selected educational experts from various parts of the country, are participating in the event. Addressing the inaugural session, SSUN chairperson Pankaj Mittal said, "Since inception, the Nyas strived to rejuvenate Bhartiya education by blending traditional knowledge systems with modern-day needs, offering a meaningful alternative to the current system. In Bharat, the aim of education was never limited to livelihood—it was a path toward becoming a complete human being. That is the direction in which we must take our education system. " Speaking at the event, Atul Kothari, SSUN national secretary, emphasised the need for a balance of materialism and spirituality in education. He stated that the work of the Nyas and the transformation of Bharat's education are interconnected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo He stressed the importance of focusing on solutions alongside identifying problems. Also present on the occasion were Swami Viviktananda of Chinmaya Mission, SSUN convener A Vinod. The session was conducted by Sanjay Swami, SSUN co-convener. Meanwhile, Gyan Sabha 2025, a two-day conference scheduled for July 27 and 28, will focus on bringing Kerala's traditional knowledge systems into mainstream education. The event will highlight areas like Ayurveda, Kalaripayattu, tourism, architecture, tantric practices and the state's rich mathematical heritage alongside the philosophies of various social reform movements. The organisers said the aim is to support the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by encouraging self-governance, entrepreneurship and holistic development in the education sector.
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mohan Bhagwat to talk on Indianisation in education at Kerala conference
Over 300 top educationists, including vice-chancellors, academicians, and education ministers from states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Puducherry, will gather in Kalady, Kerala, later this month for a national education conference organised by the RSS-linked Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas. Representatives from leading spiritual and academic institutions such as the Gayatri Parivar, Art of Living, Ramakrishna Mission, Chinmaya Mission, and the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Kendra will also take part in the four-day event from July 25 to 28. The Nyas was established in 2007 as an outgrowth of the Shiksha Bachao Andolan, and has since emerged as the RSS's principal platform for educational outreach. It has been involved in promoting value-based education, textbook reforms, and the revival of Indian knowledge systems. The conference titled 'Gyan Sabha' will focus on the theme 'Education for a Developed India'. A key highlight will be an address by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on July 27, where he is expected to speak on the theme of Indianisation in education and the broader implementation of the NEP. Some of the dignitaries include AICTE chairman, UGC Vice Chairman, senior office-bearers of institutes like NITs and IIITs. Vice Chancellors of around 70-80 universities across India are expected to participate, Nyas General Secretary Atul Kothari said. 'Our principal job is to bring about a change in the education system, to bring in Indianness in the system. And we believe this cannot be done by one organisation or institution. That's why we are gathering representatives from the government, academia and social organisations. We are trying to connect with whoever is doing good work in the field of education. During the conference we will discuss what kind of changes are required in the education system and how we can achieve the same,' Kothari told The Indian Express. Announcing the event in Delhi Friday, Kothari had said the purpose of the conference is to explore how education in India can become more value-based, India-centric and knowledge-oriented. 'The aim is not to oppose Western knowledge systems but to ensure Indian students remain rooted in their traditions, culture and knowledge,' Kothari had said. The first two days of the conclave (July 25–26) will see a closed-door 'Chintan Baithak', where select participants will discuss issues related to the Indianisation of curriculum, promotion of Indian languages, moral education, and integration of traditional knowledge systems. On July 28, an open session will be held focussing on policy discussions and collaboration. There will also be a special session on Kerala and the education needs of the state. With the CM Pinarayi Vijayan-led government opposed to the NEP, Kothari said, 'the government there has been opposing it for political reasons. They argue that they want their education based on Kerala's traditions. We argue how it is different from India's traditions.' This is the first time such a large educational event by the Nyas is being held in Kerala, the home state of Adi Shankaracharya, whose birthplace Kalady is steeped in spiritual and philosophical legacy. Speaking about the upcoming Gyan Sabha, Sanjay Swami, national co-convenor of the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, said the resolutions passed during the meeting and the conference will be followed by nationwide discussions to gather suggestions, forming part of a national campaign. There will also be an in-depth discussion on the progress, societal impact, and future plans of the 'One Nation, One Name: Bharat' campaign being run by the Nyas. Swami stated, 'This is not just a matter of nomenclature—it is a resolution for cultural self-awareness and liberation from colonial mindset.' A nationwide signature campaign is being conducted in support of this initiative.
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Top educationists, ministers to attend RSS-backed Gyan Sabha in Kerala next week; Mohan Bhagwat to speak on NEP
Over 300 top educationists, including vice-chancellors, academicians, and education ministers from states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Puducherry, will gather in Kerala's Kalady next week for a national education conference organised by the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, an education-oriented wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The conference, titled 'Gyan Sabha', will be held from July 25 to 28, and will focus on the theme 'Education for a Developed India'. A key highlight will be an address by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on July 27, where he is expected to speak on the theme of Indianisation in education and the broader implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Representatives from leading spiritual and academic institutions such as the Gayatri Pariwar, Art of Living, Ramakrishna Mission, Chinmaya Mission, and the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Kendra will also take part in the four-day event. Announcing the event at a press conference in Delhi on Friday, Atul Kothari, national secretary of the Nyas, said the purpose of the conference is to explore how education in India can become more value-based, India-centric and knowledge-oriented. 'The aim is not to oppose Western knowledge systems but to ensure Indian students remain rooted in their traditions, culture and knowledge,' he said. The first two days of the conclave (July 25–26) will comprise a closed-door 'Chintan Baithak', where selected participants will deliberate on issues related to the Indianisation of curriculum, promotion of Indian languages, moral education, and integration of traditional knowledge systems. The concluding day, July 28, will feature a larger open session focused on policy discussions and collaboration. This is the first time such a large educational event by the Nyas is being held in Kerala, the home state of Adi Shankaracharya, whose birthplace in Kalady is steeped in spiritual and philosophical legacy. The Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas was established in 2007 as an extension of the Shiksha Bachao Andolan, and has since emerged as the RSS's principal platform for educational outreach. It has been involved in promoting value-based education, textbook reforms, and the revival of Indian knowledge systems, including running teacher training programmes, publishing supplementary material for schools, and lobbying for greater space for Indian languages and moral education in classrooms. The Gyan Sabha is seen as a significant step in the Nyas's long-standing efforts to shape a national academic vision aligned with Indian civilisational values, in line with the policy thrust of the NEP.
