(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?
(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?
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.