The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has introduced a new curriculum under which ancient Indian knowledge and heritage, including Gita, Ramayana will be taught in about 100 madrassas across the country.
The new curriculum of NIOS has been introduced in accordance with the reforms of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which was approved by the Union Cabinet last year in July. The new curriculum will focus on imparting knowledge about Indian heritage.
The new curriculum introduced by NIOS consists of 15 courses on the ‘BharatiyaJnanaParampara’ or Indian Knowledge Tradition. The introduced courses are similar to those offered in classes 3, 5, and 8 of elementary education.
As of now, the new curriculum of NIOS will be focused on introducing a basic course for the students of classes 3, 5, and 8. Courses for other classes will be introduced soon after reviewing the courses in all the other classes.
15 new courses under new curriculum As per the new curriculum introduced by NIOS, 15 new causes will be launched under the Indian Knowledge Traditions. Some of the courses will be on Veda, yoga, science, vocational skills, Sanskrit language, Ramayana and Mahabharat narratives, Bhagavad Gita teachings, and Maheswhara sutras.
The new curriculum of NIOS has been launched and approved by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal as per the reforms of the NEP 2020, who stated that India is a powerhouse of the ancient language, science, and culture.
While launching the curriculum, the education minister further said that India has all the capabilities to become a knowledge superpower with a rich and ancient heritage and the new curriculum’s benefit would be extended to the students of madrassas and the Indian community across the globe.
