North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a big discussion going on in Uttar Pradesh regarding education, which has attracted the attention of students, teachers and parents. The news is hot that big changes can be seen in the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council (UP Board), and meanwhile, Baba Ramdev’s talk of promoting Patanjali Shiksha Parishad has surprised everyone. After all, what is the whole matter, and what does the Yogi government of UP have to say on this? Let us understand.
UP Board and Patanjali Education Board: New Education Debate
Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council, which we know as UP Board, is one of the largest education boards in the country. It has a long and proud tradition, but from time to time the need for improvement is felt. Meanwhile, the news of Baba Ramdev promoting ‘Patanjali Shiksha Parishad’ run by Patanjali Yogpeeth is making headlines. This board emphasizes on education system based on Indian culture, yoga and traditional knowledge.
There are speculations whether the UP government wants to give more importance to Indian values and traditional subjects in education, by actively promoting this new education board in the state. In Patanjali Board, children are taught subjects like Yoga, Veda, Sanskrit along with modern subjects. Some people believe that this step could be under the New Education Policy, where it has been said to bring traditional knowledge into the mainstream.
What does UP Yogi government say?
The stand of the Yogi government of UP on this entire issue is not yet clear whether they are going to abolish the UP Board. So far no official statement has said that the UP Board will be closed. However, the government is certainly emphasizing on quality improvement and inclusion of traditional values in education. It is expected that institutions like Patanjali Shiksha Parishad are being encouraged to contribute in the field of education, especially in promoting Indian knowledge and Yoga.
However, completely dismantling a major education board is not an easy decision, nor is it possible to do so immediately. These things are still under speculation and discussion. The priority of the government is always that all the children of the state get good and quality education. Now it remains to be seen what big step the UP government takes regarding the future of education.
