After Gujarat, Karnataka mulls introducing 'Bhagavad Gita' in state schools

The minister clarified that the idea is in its nascent stage and this will certainly not be introduced during the 2022-23 academic year

The Karnataka government is considering introducing Bhagavad Gita in all state schools as part of moral science education and has kick-started discussions around it.

The move — which comes a day after the Gujarat government announced that the scripture will be part of school curriculum in the state — is said to have the backing of several ministers.

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Primary and Secondary education minister BC Nagesh said the government is thinking of introducing moral science education from the academic year 2023-24 in all the state schools.
“There has been a demand to introduce moral education in schools. Moral education may include Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata or any other holy books such as Quran and the Bible that teach values,” the minister said, adding that he will discuss the matter with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and academicians before arriving at a decision.

“Let the experts decide on what should be included in moral science education,” he said.

Nagesh said there used to be a class on moral education at least once a week when he was in school.

“The Gujarat government has planned to introduce this in two or three phases. In the first phase, they are bringing in Bhagavad Gita,” Nagesh said.

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