JNU rejects bid to teach yoga, Indian culture for 2nd time

October 09, 2016 10:09

Jawaharlal Nehru University's plan to introduce short-term courses in Indian culture and yoga is unlikely to take off, with the university's top decision-making body rejecting a proposal in this regard for the second time.

The proposal to introduce three short-term courses in these subjects had come last year against the backdrop of right-wing organisations, including the RSS, insisting on propagation of culture in educational campuses to promote India's rich heritage and restore its cultural identity.

Following various communications from the HRD ministry and the University Grants Commission, JNU had last year circulated a draft of three courses among its various schools and departments for their feedback.

The proposal was rejected by the Academic Council, the university's statutory decision making body, in November. However, the varsity had in May decided to reconsider it and the departments were asked to rework on the proposed course structure and place the same before the council.

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