Vedic Mathematics to be introduced in Gujarat Schools from Academic Year-2022-23
Introduction:
According to the Indian Knowledge System in Education as stated in the National Education Policy-2020, it is imperative that students studying in Gujarat state schools get acquainted with the glorious culture of India and its heritage and take pride in being Indian. Indian culture plays a role in the holistic development of students in many ways. A lot of work has been done in the field of mathematics in India since ancient times. In this work, Vedic mathematics plays an important role in strengthening and simplifying the foundation of students' mathematics subject. Using Vedic mathematics can increase students' enthusiasm, joy and confidence towards the subject. Therefore, the matter of introducing Vedic mathematics was under consideration of the Government.
Resolution:
The adult consideration of the above matters of the National Education Policy 2020 is finally decided as follows.
1) Compulsory implementation of Vedic Mathematics in 20,000 government and aided schools selected in phases under School of Excellence (SOE). Whereas, other government, subsidized and self-reliant schools will have to implement on a voluntary basis taking into account the local situation.
2) The phased implementation of Vedic Mathematics from the academic year 2022-23 should be done as under.
* Std-6, 7 and 9 in the first phase in the academic year 2022-23.
* Std-8 and 10 in the second phase in the academic year 2023-24
3) In the first phase in the academic year 2022-23, bridge courses will have to be done in Std.
4) Training as per the requirement regarding the curriculum should be conducted by Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training (GCERT), Gandhinagar.
5) Literature for Std. 6 to 8 (Printed, Audio-Visual etc.) by Gujarat Educational Research and Training Council, Gandhinagar and Literature for Std. 9 and 10 (Printed, Audio-Visual etc.) Gujarat State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GSHSEB), to be prepared by Gandhinagar.
6) Special activities like Vedic Mathematics based special day celebration, various competitions like quiz and puzzle solving and creative activities like Maths demonstration should be organized in schools.
7) The printing and distribution of this literature will have to be done by Gujarat State School Textbook Board, Gandhinagar.
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