On Bhagat Singh b'day, Kejriwal launches 'Deshbhakti curriculum' for schools

On the occasion of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary, the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi is rolling out its deshbhakti curriculum for schools from Tuesday.

The aim is to instill patriotism among students and inspire them to feel proud for their nation.

The curriculum is being rolled out in every class – from nursery to class 12 – across all public schools in the national capital.

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The deshbhakti curriculum mandates one period every day for patriotism studies for students in the nursery to class 8, and two classes per week for senior students of classes 9 to 12.

Kejriwal had earlier said that the deshbhakti curriculum will not be based on rote learning and there will be no tests. “It will be activity-based and students will be told stories about independence and the nation's pride. Children will be made to realise their responsibilities and duties towards the country,” the CM had said.

According to officials, 41 mentor teachers, nine NGO partners, and experts played a significant role in developing the deshbhakti curriculum and holding a pilot run between June and July this year.