Why In The News?

• Karnataka government will start ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme in schools.

About  ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme:-

=> It is ordered to begin from the current academic year across all government, aided, and unaided primary and high schools.

=> It involves two hours of weekly discussions and dialogues (three periods of 40 minutes each).

=> It will cover discussions on social harmony, significance of local and national festivals, folk games, and sports.

=> It will also focus on exploration of thoughts of social reformers, visits to local landmarks, and discussions on nuclear families, inequality elimination, and constitutional values like equality, liberty, and fraternity.

=> District-level nodal officers appointed to oversee implementation and provide guidance

=> Objectives: It is aimed at transforming all educational institutions into centers promoting social harmony, tolerance, and scientific temper.

• It is Introduced to instill values enshrined in the Constitution among students.