School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh has said that children should be given regular information in schools about the importance of Indian culture and our ancient traditions, which will strengthen children's respect for their country. The School Education Minister was addressing the Text Book Standing Committee in the Mantralaya today. Principal Secretary School Education Smt. Rashmi Arun Shami was also present on this occasion.

At the outset of the meeting, Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Prakash C. Bartunia gave information about the activities of the Committee and the process of preparing syllabus of text books. The School Education Minister told the members that there is a need to educate children about traffic rules in schools right from the beginning to prevent road accidents. Teachers can decide this class wise and give this information in a useful manner. He said that joint family system is the identity of India. Explaining its importance will boost family relationships among children. This requires special attention. The School Education Minister told the departmental officers that the text books of the children should be available on time in the next academic session. This arrangement should be ensured from now on.

The School Education Minister said that on the birth anniversaries of great personalities and festivals, children should be given information about its significance. He laid emphasis on the publication of books focused on tribal great personalities of the state.

Explain the importance of cow

The School Education Minister said that cow has special importance in Indian culture. Children should be told about this from an early age. This will increase children's respect for the cow and they will be able to take good care of the cow. Minister Singh gave instructions to increase activities in schools on the theme of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.

School's Bal Sabha

School Education Minister Singh apprised himself about the arrangements for Bal Sabha to be held every Saturday up to class 8. The School Education Minister said that there is a need to provide information about the ill effects of drug addiction and social evils in the Bal Sabha.

It was decided in the meeting that services of psychological experts would be ensured in schools. This will eliminate the feelings of disappointment in children. Members Dr. Bhagirath Kumrawat, Dr. Raghuveer Prasad Goswami, Jeevan Prakash Arya, Dr. Anoop Jain, Dr. Vinay Singh Chouhan, Sushma Yaduvanshi, Dr. Manmohan Prakash Srivastava and Committee Member Secretary Director Rajya Shiksha Kendra Dhanraju S were also present in the meeting.