A panel constituted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to advise the education body on necessary amendments in the school curriculum has sought the inclusion of Ramayana and Mahabharata in textbooks.
This recommendation has been made by the NCERT panel in-charge of suggesting changes in the social science curriculum.
Committee Chairman Professor CI Isaac said it is necessary to include the two ancient texts in the curriculum to develop a sense of patriotism, pride and love for culture in students during adolescence. Hindustan Times informed of. According to the report, both Ramayana and Mahabharata are important to be taught to students between classes 7 and 12.
“The committee has emphasized on teaching epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata in the social science curriculum to the students. We believe that during adolescence students build self-esteem, patriotism and pride for their nation.” Hindustan Times He was quoted as saying.
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“Every year thousands of students leave the country and seek citizenship in other countries because they lack patriotism. Therefore, it is important for them to understand their roots and develop love for their country and their culture,” Isaac reportedly said.
However, the official clarified that the panel has not made any new recommendations by suggesting the inclusion of Ramayana and Mahabharata in the curriculum. According to the report, the recommendation for their inclusion “had been made earlier also”.
The professor also criticized education boards that are teaching ancient Hindu texts as “myths”. “Though some education boards currently teach the Ramayana to students, they teach it as a myth. What is a myth? The education system serves no purpose if students are not taught this epic, and it is a service to the nation. It won’t happen.” Hindustan Times He was further quoted as saying.
Last month, the Isaac-led panel had recommended replacing the name ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in textbooks, and sought replacement of ‘classical history’ with ‘ancient history’ in the syllabus.
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Updated: Nov 21, 2023, 08:12 PM IST
