NCERT Syllabus Update: Chapters On Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Usman And Major Somnath Sharma Added to School Curriculum

New Delhi: Students will now learn about gallantry of India’s military heroes as chapters on the lives and sacrifices of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma will be included in the NCERT syllabus. These chapters will be part of the NCERT curriculum for the current academic year for Classes 7 and 8.

According to the Ministry of Defence, students of Class 7 (Urdu) and Class 8 (Urdu and English) will study these stories of bravery.

“The newly introduced chapters aim to provide students with inspirational narratives of courage and duty. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India’s first officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma, both recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra respectively (posthumously), laid down their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice,” the ministry said in a press release.

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The Ministry of Defence has partnered with the Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to integrate the National War Memorial (NWM) and related references into the school curriculum. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to establish the National War Memorial as a prominent national landmark.

“Through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India’s military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building,” the Ministry of Defence stated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on February 25, 2019. Located at the iconic Central Vista ‘C’ Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi, the memorial was established to instill a sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens. It stands as a fitting tribute to our brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.

(Source: PIB)