To instill a deep sense of patriotism and national pride among students, Haryana Government on Friday said that the State Education Department has decided to replace ‘Good Morning' with ‘Jai Hind’ from Independence Day (August 15) onwards.  

According to the released circular, the Directorate of School Education stated that the move, initiated by the State Government, aims to "instill a deep sense of patriotism and national pride" among students. 'Jai Hind' was coined by Subhas Chandra Bose during India's freedom struggle and was adopted as a salute by the armed forces after Independence, The Directorate of School Education sent the circular to all district education officers, district elementary education officers, district block education officers, block elementary education officers, principals and headmasters.

According to the circular, 'Jai Hind' will replace 'good morning' in schools so that students can be "inspired every day with the spirit of national unity" and "respect for the rich history" of the country. The patriotic greeting 'Jai Hind' will encourage students to appreciate sacrifices made for the country's freedom, it said. 'Jai Hind' transcends regional, linguistic and cultural differences and promotes unity among students from diverse backgrounds, it said. Regular use of greetings like 'Jai Hind' will inculcate a sense of discipline and uniformity among students, the circular said. 'Jai Hind' has been implemented as a greeting by the armed forces, paramilitary forces and police forces whose services are recognised as disciplined, it added.

Incorporating traditional greetings into daily routine promotes cultural heritage and respect for national traditions, the circular said. "This greeting is both inspirational and motivational, reminding students of their potential to contribute to the progress of the nation. 'Jai Hind' is a source of inspiration for young Indians which encourages them to contribute positively to the development of India," it added.

Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to run across Hry from Aug 11 to 15

Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad on Friday said that the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign will be organised across the State from August 11 to 15. Each day of the campaign will be anchored by a department, which will organise the ‘Tiranga Yatra’. Ministers and other public representatives from the State Government will also participate in this initiative.

 While presiding over a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police via video conferencing, Prasad said that on August 11, the Women and Child Development and the Development and Panchayats Departments will led the program; on August 12, it will be led by the Department of School Education and Technical Education Departments; on August 13, the Sports and Youth Affairs Department will take charge; and on August 14, the Police Department will be the anchor. Apart from this, Volunteers from NCC, NSS and other religious institutions will also participate.

On August 15, programmes will be organised at ‘Amrit Sarovars’, where the national flag will be hoisted and saplings will be planted, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation will be broadcasted, the Chief Secretary added. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign will be launched in mission mode. As part of this initiative, 51 lakh sapling will be planted on August 16, he added.