Haryana to Include Gita in Class 8th Curriculum

• 13 Jan 2025

Why in News? 

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum up to Class 8, aiming to instill moral values among students.

Key Points 

• During a meeting with education department officials, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of providing quality education in government schools and rebuilding public confidence in the state's education system.  
• It has been directed to resolve the teaching staff shortage by adjusting the teacher allocation based on student numbers, clarifying that although Haryana has sufficient teachers, their proper distribution requires focus. 
  • A comprehensive action plan is being developed to ensure that all teaching positions are filled by the next academic session.  
• It has been emphasized that sports and cleanliness should be made mandatory for the overall development of children. 
• These initiatives reflect the Haryana government's commitment to enhancing the quality of education and fostering the overall development of students in the state.