Tag: Bhagavad Gita

Ramanujan College of Delhi University has issued a directive requiring its teaching and non-teaching staff to undergo a mandatory certificate-cum-refresher course on Bhagavad Gita, sparking dissatisfaction among some teachers who expressed concerns about the potential promotion of “sectarian beliefs.” The 20-day course, scheduled to run until January 9, is offered both online and offline, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. College principal SP Aggarwal, in an email to the teaching staff, explained that the course aligns with the establishment of the Indian Knowledge System Centre at the college, emphasizing the need to sensitize staff through such programs. Also Read | ... Read more

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has launched a supplementary textbook on the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ to foster a connection between students and India’s cultural heritage. This textbook will be incorporated into the curriculum for classes 6 to 8, beginning with the next academic year.Gujarat’s Minister of State for Education, Praful Pansheriya, said on Friday that this decision aligns with the principles of the National Education Policy introduced by the Union government three years ago.The State Education Department has decided to include the spiritual principles and values from the ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’ as a supplementary textbook within the curriculum of classes 6 to ... Read more