The Bhagavad Gita will be part of the school syllabus of Classes 6 to 12 in Gujarat from the academic year 2022-23, state education minister Jitu Vaghani told the legislative assembly on Thursday. “The aim is to introduce the values and principles enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum,” Vaghani said, during a discussion on budgetary allocation for the education department. “The decision was in line with the Union government’s National Education Policy 2020, which recommends the introduction of modern and ancient culture, traditions and knowledge systems so that students feel proud of India’s rich and diverse culture.” The decision will be applicable for all government and aided schools affiliated to the Gujarat secondary and higher secondary education board.
