Big step by NCERT: Black chapter of ‘Emergency’ will be included in the syllabus, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised the decision.

digital desk- In a major reform in school education and curriculum, the National Council of Educational Research and Training has decided to include ‘Emergency’ as a subject, the most controversial period in the country’s history. Welcoming this step, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called it a very important and historical lesson for the coming generations. The government believes that it is very important to deeply know and understand this dark chapter of history to make the youth of the country understand the importance of democratic values.

New syllabus will teach democratic values ​​to the coming generations

According to the Education Ministry and political experts, the main objective of including this subject in the curriculum is to teach students how the soul of the country’s democracy and Constitution was attacked in 1975. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the coming generations should be fully aware about the situations like violation of civil rights, censorship and dictatorship that happened during the Emergency. Only when children understand this historical truth will they become conscious citizens and will never allow such an oppressive situation to arise in the country again in the future.

NCERT’s decision appreciated all round, democracy will get strengthened

NCERT is being appreciated by academicians and social organizations for this historic decision. Experts say that presenting history without any pretense is the true education. NCERT has done a commendable job by making the bitter memories of the 21-month emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, a part of the syllabus. This new curriculum will not only expose the students to the political ups and downs of the country, but will also further strengthen their respect for and resolve to protect the Indian Constitution.