Haryana: Gita, religious lessons to be taught in schools

“The book is ready and it will be launched on July 5,” she said, adding that Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma will also be present on the occasion.

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“The book in Hindi will have one chapter on Gita,” she said, adding that the teachings of other religions including Islam, Christianity have also been included.

The lessons of Gita and other books of other religions will be meant for students studying in class six and above.

Earlier, the BJP government in the state had proposed to introduce Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum in the state as part of moral education but faced criticism from various quarters including from some opposition parties which had charged the government with “saffronisation the education system”.