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Smriti Irani, RSS talk about educational reforms

RSS recommends changes to ‘Indianise’ education system

New Delhi: Senior functionaries of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh met Union human resources development minister Smriti Irani on Thursday to lay stress on an “Indianised education system” and discuss widespread education reforms.

The RSS raised concerns that historical figures from the organisation were completely ignored in the school and college curricula and that history books were distorted to present only one perspective and ignore others.

The RSS leadership is understood to have rooted for proper recognition for the contribution of Hindu culture to nation-building and for a practical, instead of theoretical, approach in the education system.

They also said there is a need for moral education in schools and colleges and character-building among students. RSS leaders Suresh Soni, Dattatreya Hosabale and Krishan Gopal were understood to be present at the meeting where the saffron outfit gave its suggestions to rectify “problem areas” in current textbooks.

Sources said the RSS leadership was apprised of the fact that soon after the NDA government took over the HRD ministry had been asked to develop educational material that encapsulates the contributions of ancient Indians in different fields.

( Source : dc correspondent )
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