The West Bengal government has announced that the life and legacy of Syama Prasad Mookerjee will be added to the state’s school and college syllabi from the 2027 academic year. The decision comes after a review of the curriculum aimed at providing students with a richer perspective on the nation’s political history. The new material will cover Mookerjee’s political journey, his contribution to the Indian constitution, and his influence on West Bengal’s development. Teachers will receive professional development to incorporate the content into history and political science classes.
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Syama Prasad Mookerjee to feature in West Bengal school, college syllabi from 2027
The West Bengal government has decided that the life and work of Syama Prasad Mookerjee will be incorporated into the state’s school and college curricula starting from the 2027 academic year. The move aims to give students a deeper understanding of the former national leader’s contributions to Indian politics and education. The new syllabus will cover his political career, his role in shaping the Indian constitution, and his impact on West Bengal’s development. Educators will receive training to integrate the material into existing history and political science lessons.
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Syama Prasad Mookerjee to feature in West Bengal school, college syllabi from 2027Photo via Indian Express — Kolkata
