India: Gita, religious lessons to be taught in schools in Haryana

Haryana: Gita, religious lessons to be taught in schools

The introduction of book in the curriculum has received strong criticism from opposition parties

Teachings of other religions along with Bhagavad Gita will be taught in state-run schools in Haryana in the current academic session, Haryana government said on Tuesday after it had faced flak from opposition parties over its proposal to introduce the book in the curriculum. “A book, which will include a chapter on ‘Gita’, will be rolled out on July 5 in Kurukshetra,” Gurgaon-based State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director Sneh Lata said.  [. . .] Full Text at: http://indianexpress.com/article/education/haryana-gita-religious-lessons-to-be-taught-in-schools-2881950/