NCERT Panel proposes the incorporation of Ramayana and Mahabharata into Social Science Courses.

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is currently revising the school curriculum in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the new textbooks are expected to be ready for the next academic session.

The NCERT has not yet made a decision on the panel's recommendations, but they are expected to have a significant impact on the education of Indian students.

Here are some of the key points from the article:

The panel believes that teaching epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata will foster self-esteem, patriotism, and pride in the nation among students in their teenage years.
The panel suggests that the Preamble of the Constitution should be displayed on classroom walls to enhance understanding and learning.
The panel recommends that the term "India" be replaced with "Bharat" in textbooks.
The panel proposes the introduction of "Classical History" instead of ancient history.
The panel suggests that "Hindu victories" be highlighted in textbooks for classes 3 to 12.
The article concludes by stating that the NCERT's decision on these recommendations is expected to have a significant impact on the education of Indian students.

Source: Scoonews