‘Shocked At CBSE's Move To Drop Topics Like Citizenship, Federalism In New Syllabus'
Millennium Post Delhi|July 09, 2020
KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took umbrage on Wednesday over the CBSE’s decision to drop topics such as “citizenship”, “federalism” and “partition” in an effort to rationalise its curriculum amid the COVID-19 crisis.
‘Shocked At CBSE's Move To Drop Topics Like Citizenship, Federalism In New Syllabus'

She appealed to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry not to curtail important lessons at any cost.

“Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren’t curtailed at any cost,” Banerjee said in a tweet.

This story is from the July 09, 2020 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the July 09, 2020 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MILLENNIUM POST DELHIView All
Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women’s Champions League SI's
Millennium Post Delhi

Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women’s Champions League SI's

Chelsea and PSG have never won the Champions League or UEFA Cup

time-read
2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Millennium Post Delhi

PE/VC investnents fall marginally in March quarter of FY24: Report

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds have declined by 1 per cent year-on-year to 13.5 billion in the March 2024 quarter, according to a report.

time-read
1 min  |
April 20, 2024
RBI: Need to preserve success on inflation control on durable basis
Millennium Post Delhi

RBI: Need to preserve success on inflation control on durable basis

According to the minutes, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the economic growth prospects of Indian economy in 2024-25 look bright

time-read
2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
India a standout performer amidst sluggish global growth: Seth to WB committee
Millennium Post Delhi

India a standout performer amidst sluggish global growth: Seth to WB committee

‘India grew above 8% for three consecutive quarters of FY24, reaffirming its position as a standout performer amidst sluggish global growth trends’

time-read
2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Millennium Post Delhi

Election year: IMF applauds India for maintaining fiscal discipline

The International Monetary Fund has applauded India for maintaining fiscal discipline in an election year, saying that the Indian economy is doing well and continues to be the world’s bright spot.

time-read
2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
CCPA asks FSSAI to probe Nestle Cerelac baby cereals’ composition
Millennium Post Delhi

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe Nestle Cerelac baby cereals’ composition

‘As per news reports, a Switzerland-based organisation has published areport highlighting Nestle’s manufacturing practices in India’

time-read
2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
3 dead amid heavy flooding caused by record rain in UAE
Millennium Post Delhi

3 dead amid heavy flooding caused by record rain in UAE

More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated on Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami.

time-read
1 min  |
April 20, 2024
12 jurors have been picked for Trump's hush money trial
Millennium Post Delhi

12 jurors have been picked for Trump's hush money trial

A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, and the court quickly turned to selecting alternate jurors.

time-read
1 min  |
April 20, 2024
G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran
Millennium Post Delhi

G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran

Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

time-read
2 mins  |
April 20, 2024
Termination of services without disciplinary enquiry breaches justice principles, rules SC
Millennium Post Delhi

Termination of services without disciplinary enquiry breaches justice principles, rules SC

The respondents argued that the appellant’s appointment was invalid due to insufficient qualifications and therefore justified the termination’

time-read
1 min  |
April 20, 2024