Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia reviewed the progress of development of the ‘Deshbhakti’ curriculum, which will be launched in Delhi schools soon for students of junior classes.
Sisodia, while talking about the new curriculum being introduced in schools, said that the syllabus will be aimed at instilling among children a sense of pride for India and respect for values enshrined in the Constitution.
As per the deputy chief minister, the government will launch the ‘Deshbhakti’ curriculum in schools for students of classes KG to 8. “We want our children to have a sense of pride for India, respect for the values enshrined in the Constitution, and practice the same in their life,” Sisodia said.
Aimed at instilling values that would prepare children to be active and committed citizens who contribute to nation-building, the curriculum would be rolled out in the next academic year for the students of junior classes in Delhi schools.
Development of Deshbhakti curriculum
As per the officials of the Delhi government, the Deshbhakti curriculum committee apprised Sisodia of the status of curriculum development, which will be launched in the schools at the beginning of the next academic year.
“The curriculum shall comprise of themes related to understanding self, family, school, community, and society, nation and world. It is aimed to instill a sense of pride and responsibility for the country among students through self-understanding and critical reflections,” an official said.
