Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that education syllabus in the State will be changed from next year and along with science, history and culture, moral education-based education system would be adopted so as to raise a generation with character.
"From ancient times, education is imparted by saints in India. We wish to adopt such education system through which a person can be developed as a real human being. This syllabus will be introduced next year. New syllabus will comprise best lessons of Upnishad, Gita and epics of all other religions. The new education syllabus would be prepared in consultation with representatives of all religions and sects," Chouhan said during "Katha" by Swami Avdheshanand Ji at Ujjain on Tuesday evening.
According to an official release, Chouhan reiterate the resolve to constitute Happiness Ministry. He said that subjects like Yoga, Dhyana and self-less Karmayoga will be included in the new Ministry.
The Chief Minister further said, “Development does not mean mere construction of roads, bridges-culverts and other infrastructure, but ensuring successful and meaningful life of entire people. Happiness Ministry will be focused on these qualities.”
He said that the new Ministry would be constituted with guidance of representatives of all religions and sects. Objective of the Ministry would be to provide quality life to followers of all religions.
The Chief Minister announced that with the cooperation of common people, mega plantation of fruit-bearing trees' saplings will be undertaken within one km radius of both the banks of Narmada and Kshipra rivers. He said that the state government will give compensation to concerning farmers till these trees grow and start giving fruits. He said that through plantation, environment would improve, water would be conserved and water level will also increase in Narmada and Kshipra rivers. Chouhan said that like Narmada-Kshipra link Project, Kali Sindh, Parwati and other rivers will also be linked.
Expressing concern over ill effects of chemical fertilizers on soil, the Chief Minister said that Rishi cultivation meaning thereby organic farming will be promoted in the state.
The Chief Minister told Swami Avdheshanand that he has come to him to seek guidance for state's progress. He sought blessings of the seer that he should maintain wisdom and continue to follow the right path.