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New Delhi: Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging the Centre to consider incorporating selected teachings from the Bhagavad Gita into the national school curriculum. In his detailed communication, Kumaraswamy argued that the timeless values of Sanatana Dharma, including Nishkama Karma and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, hold significant relevance for today’s global environment.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Udupi—where he attended a Gita recitation programme at Krishna Matha—Kumaraswamy said the event highlighted values that guide ethical living and strengthen moral foundations. He added that he too had attended a similar Gita recital in Shivamogga, calling it an “inspiring experience filled with spiritual energy and devotion.”
According to Kumaraswamy, local leaders and parents have repeatedly requested that portions of the Bhagavad Gita be integrated into school-level learning. The National Education Policy (NEP), he noted, already stresses the importance of value-based education, making this an appropriate moment to meaningfully introduce selected shlokas and teachings within structured learning modules.
Kumaraswamy emphasised that integrating Gita-based teachings could strengthen moral values, clarity of thought, discipline, and character among students—ultimately helping India’s youth become more globally competitive.
He concluded by requesting the Education Ministry to “give due consideration to this proposal and issue suitable directions” so that the Bhagavad Gita’s universal teachings are incorporated into the national learning framework.
The letter has sparked fresh discussion on Bhagavad Gita in education, a topic that regularly resurfaces whenever debates on cultural values and the NEP gain momentum.
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