Union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has now denied that he had proposed a ban on sex education. He said he was a medical professional who embraced rationalism and whole-heartedly support pedagogy that is scientific and culturally acceptable. I have never proposed a ban on sex education as suggested by a prominent newspaper today. Sex education is necessary, but without vulgarising it.

In his "vision" document for Delhi schools, Dr Harsh Vardhan, said, "So-called 'sex education' (should) to be banned."

His website - drharshvardhan.com - also states the need to integrate value education with course content and put strong emphasis on exposing students to India's cultural relations.