Ayurveda Education: NCERT adds Ayurveda to science syllabus, children will now learn principles of daily routine and holistic health.

These changes aim to promote holistic education. Ayurveda is not just a system of treatment, but a lifestyle that emphasizes balance between body, mind, and environment.

India's ancient system of medicine, Ayurveda, will now be part of the school science syllabus. Following the instructions of the central government, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included chapters on Ayurveda in science textbooks for grades 6 to 8. These new chapters will educate students on the Ayurvedic principles of daily routine, seasonal routine, diet, and health. The aim is to enable children to understand modern science as well as India's traditional scientific thinking.

NCERT provided this information

NCERT Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani stated that these changes aim to promote holistic education. He stated that Ayurveda is not just a system of treatment, but a lifestyle that emphasizes balance between body, mind, and environment. The third chapter of the new Class 8 science book, "Curiosity," explains to students how a proper daily routine, a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and mental peace are essential for a healthy life.

These lessons have been included in the syllabus.

According to information, the Class 6 book includes principles inspired by texts such as the "Ashtanga Hridaya Sutra Sthana." It describes the classification of substances and the twenty opposing qualities (principles of qualities), helping students understand the relationship between nature and the body.

Plans for Higher Education

In addition, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is also developing an Ayurveda-based curriculum for higher education. Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav stated that NCERT and UGC are jointly developing an integrated course from school to university level, so that students can understand Ayurveda from a scientific perspective.

What is the government's plan?

AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav stated that special training programs are also being launched for teachers, which will include workshops, handbooks, and orientation sessions. He explained that Indian knowledge systems have already been integrated into education in states like Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. It's worth noting that the New Education Policy 2020 also emphasized the inclusion of India's traditional knowledge systems in the curriculum. Now, by including Ayurveda as part of science education, a major step has been taken in that direction. This will not only help children develop a scientific temper but also enable them to understand India's rich cultural and medical heritage.