Maharashtra SCERT curriculum to include Indian culture and ancient Guru-Disciple tradition

Citizens are invited to submit feedback and suggestions by 3rd June

Mumbai – According to the new educational policy, the Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (MSCERT) has decided to include ancient Indian culture, ancient knowledge, moral values etc., in the curriculum. A draft of this curriculum has been prepared and is available on the council’s website ‘https://www.maa.ac.in/’ for public feedback and suggestions. Citizens are requested to submit their feedback and suggestions on this draft by 3rd June through the link ‘https://forms.gle/7r5ZRR7eYZ9WtUZ17’.

Changes will be made to the MSCERT curriculum for grades 3 to 12 under the new educational policy. The aim of this new curriculum is to bring about harmony, unity, and coherence. Beyond just academic knowledge, the objective of this curriculum is to develop character, health, morality, and sensitivity among citizens. The higher education as per this curriculum will aim to make students employable. The curriculum is designed to foster a society proud of Indian culture.

Elements of Indian culture to be included in the curriculum

The new curriculum will include elements of Indian culture such as civilisation, traditions, heritage, and diversity. It will also cover subjects like Indian mathematics, philosophy, art, yoga, economics, agriculture, health sciences, astronomy, architecture, ethics, political science, crafts, poetry, and literature. The central idea of the Indian Guru-Disciple tradition will be an integral part of this curriculum.

How to provide feedback ?

When providing feedback on the curriculum, include your name, mobile number, email, address, office address, and District. Feedback and suggestions should be submitted with evidence and reasons. Include details such as field, subject, level, page number, original draft details, necessary changes, reasons for changes, which aspect needs amendment, information on how the revised text should be, etc. The MSCERT has made this appeal.

Feedback can also be sent by post

If you wish to send feedback by post, address it to ‘708, Sadashiv Peth, Kumthekar Marg, Pune – 411 030’ with the heading ‘SCF-SE State Curriculum Framework (School Education) – 2024’, appealed the MSCERT.

Editorial Perspective

After the country’s independence, the Congress implemented a curriculum based on Western education. The lack of moral values in this curriculum has led to the current moral degradation of society, which is the fault of the Congress. The current Government’s decision to implement a curriculum based on Indian culture is commendable.