Question : NEW SYLLABUS OF NCERT



(a) whether it is a fact that the new syllabus released by NCERT looks at the features, spread and basic values of `major religions` leaving out Islam; and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)

a) No, Sir. As per information made available by NCERT, Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Budhism, Christianity etc. have been included in ancient times according to their period. Sikhism and Islam have been included in medieval times.

b) Does not arise.