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Union HRD Minister Inaugurates National Conference For Yoga Teachers
Syllabus For Class VI To X Released
Mrs. Smriti Irani releasing the syllabus. (Source: PIB/GR/TYP/BIN/USPA/WN)
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Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Mrs. Smriti Irani releasing the syllabus and course material for class VI to X on yoga education (NCERT), and training module for teacher education programme, at the inauguration of the Rashtriya Yoga Shikshak Sammelan, in New Delhi on June 22, 2015.
The Union Minister of Human Resource Development Mrs. Smriti Irani dedicated to the nation syllabus and course material for class VIth to Xth prepared by NCERT and training modules for teacher education programmes at the level of Diploma, BEd or MEd degrees prepared by NCTE on yoga. Inaugurating the two-day National Conference for Yoga Teachers at New Delhi on June 22, the Minister said that marking system for yoga should contain 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theory component.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Mr. Manish Sisodia, present on the occasion, said that Government of NCT of Delhi would extend its fullest co-operation in implementing the programme.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Mr. Manish Sisodia, present on the occasion, said that Government of NCT of Delhi would extend its fullest co-operation in implementing the programme.
Swami Atmapriyananda, Vice Chancellor of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University in his keynote address on the occasion said that yoga is meant for holistic development ““ a complete approach to personality development. Secretary, School Education and Literacy, Dr. SC Khuntia in his address spoke of equanimity which means to be able to maintain a balance under any adversities in life.
The conference is being organized as a part of the brand celebration of International Yoga Day which was observed world over on June 21, 2015. The conference will discuss yoga for holistic development, need of yoga for specially abled children and best practices in yoga.
The conference is being organized as a part of the brand celebration of International Yoga Day which was observed world over on June 21, 2015. The conference will discuss yoga for holistic development, need of yoga for specially abled children and best practices in yoga.
Photo Description: The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Mrs. Smriti Irani releasing the syllabus and course material for class VI to X on yoga education (NCERT), and training module for teacher education programme, at the inauguration of the Rashtriya Yoga Shikshak Sammelan, in New Delhi on June 22, 2015. The Deputy Chief Minister, Delhi, Mr. Manish Sisodia, the Secretary, School Education and Literacy, Dr. Subash Chandra Khuntia and other dignitaries are also seen.
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