NEWS – Karnataka State govt. set to begin ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme in schools

HIGHLIGHTS

Introduction:

• Aim: To foster social harmony, tolerance, and scientific temper in educational institutions across Karnataka.

Programme Implementation:

• Timing and Frequency:
  • Discussions and dialogues for 2 hours per week (3 periods of 40 minutes each).
  • Replaces 1 period of value education and 2 periods of Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW).
• Guidelines:
  • Department of School Education and Literacy issued a format for programme implementation.
  • District-level nodal officers appointed to oversee implementation and submit reports to DSERT.

Curriculum Focus:

• Themes Covered:
  • Social harmony, significance of local and national festivals, folk games, and sports.
  • Thoughts of social reformers, visits to local places of interest, and discussions on cottage industries.
  • Nuclear and non-nuclear family dynamics, inequality eradication, and values like equality, liberty, and fraternity.
• Scientific Temper and Environmental Awareness:
  • Promotion of scientific temper and environmental consciousness.
  • Discussions on home remedies, science experiments, and fostering curiosity among students.
• Social Inclusion and Coexistence:
  • Activities emphasizing the importance of midday meals, community lunches (sahabhojana), and school garden management.
  • Encouragement of indoor and outdoor games, desi sports, and equal opportunities for all students.