Politics · India · 7 hrs ago
NHRC Seeks Education Ministry Report on Veer Baal Diwas in Schools
India’s National Human Rights Commission has asked the Education Ministry to respond to a complaint about how schools observe Veer Baal Diwas.
The complaint, filed by Sanjeev Newar of the Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation, says schools give less attention to Veer Baal Diwas than to Children’s Day celebrations on November 14.
Veer Baal Diwas is observed on December 26 to commemorate the sacrifices of the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
The complainant says students should learn about their courage, the historical events surrounding their sacrifices and the values they represent.
The commission says schools have an important role in teaching history and national heritage, and has decided the complaint warrants examination.
It has directed the ministry’s school education department to submit an action taken report within two weeks of receiving the notice.
The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Education Ministry for a report on a complaint about Veer Baal Diwas activities in schools.
The complaint alleges that Veer Baal Diwas has not received as much awareness and educational attention as Children’s Day.
Veer Baal Diwas is observed on December 26 in memory of the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
The NHRC has asked the ministry’s school education and literacy department to submit an action taken report within two weeks of receiving the notice.
The complaint was filed by Sanjeev Newar of Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation.
- Who
- The National Human Rights Commission issued the notice to the Education Ministry. The complaint was filed by Sanjeev Newar of Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation.
- What
- The NHRC seeks an action taken report on a complaint alleging insufficient awareness and educational activities for Veer Baal Diwas in schools.
- When
- The NHRC proceedings are dated November 13. The report is due within two weeks of the notice being received.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- The complaint says Veer Baal Diwas has not received attention commensurate with Children’s Day and calls for students to learn about the Sahibzadas’ sacrifices.
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The NHRC proceedings were dated November 13 and sought a report from the Education Ministry.
The school education and literacy department was asked to submit an action taken report.
- Observance date
- December 26
- NHRC proceedings
- November 13
- Report deadline
- Within two weeks of receiving the notice
- Complainant
- Sanjeev Newar
- Organisation
- Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation
- Agency
- National Human Rights Commission
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What people are saying
warrant examination and intervention
adequate awareness and educational activities concerning Veer Baal Diwas and the extraordinary courage, sacrifice and historical significance associated with the Sahibzadas have not received commensurate attention