Over 100 Naxals appeared for IGNOU exam in Odisha
Malkangiri (Odisha), June 23 : With an aim to make a fresh start, over 100 Naxals, who surrendered before the police, appeared for Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) term end exam offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
At least 120 Naxals enrolled for the BPP offered by IGNOU and around 107 Naxals appeared for the exam, which was held here on June 21.
"They are some surrendered Naxals who have joined in IGNOU BPP program and they appeared in June 2018 exam. 120 Naxals filled the form and 107 have appeared for the exam," said one of the invigilators.
The district administration is providing free education to the Naxals so that they could get another chance to start their lives.
"We want to be a part of the society, that's why we have taken this entrance exam," said a student.
The candidates, after passing the entrance test, will be eligible for various bachelor degree courses offered by the university.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are worst hit Naxals state in the country. In recent times number of Naxals surrendered before the police and has come to the mainstream.
courtesy : aninews.in
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Poem on National War Memorial, chapter on Veer Abdul Hameed added in Class 6 NCERT curriculum
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) on September 20 announced that a poem titled ‘National War Memorial’ and a chapter titled ‘Veer Abdul Hameed’ have been included in the NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) curriculum of Class 6 from this year.
This initiative, jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education, aims to promote values such as patriotism, duty, courage, and sacrifice among students, encouraging their participation in nation-building.
"The poem 'National War Memorial' is to appreciate the spirit behind it. The chapter titled 'Veer Abdul Hameed' honours the braveheart Abdul Hameed, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting for the country during the India-Pakistan war of 1965 and was (posthumously) awarded the country's highest gallantry award Param Veer Chakra,” a senior official told PTI.
As part of a comprehensive plan to establish the National War Memorial as a significant national monument, the Ministry of Defence has collaborated with the MoE and NCERT to integrate related materials and references in the curriculum.
