Archive · 2 Aug 2025
J&K LG Calls for Ancient Knowledge in Education, Rewriting History
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, wants to change the way students learn.
He believes schools should teach kids about India's old knowledge systems.
He also wants writers to correct the historical record.
He thinks it's important for children to learn about India's past achievements in science and culture.
The government is asking for old books to be translated, and that the Chinar Book Festival will help.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha advocated for integrating India's ancient knowledge into education.
Sinha urged writers to 'rewrite' history, addressing past 'distortions'.
He emphasized that future generations should be taught about India's past contributions to global civilization.
Sinha called on the National Book Trust to publish and translate historical texts.
The Chinar Book Festival was highlighted as a means to connect the youth with literary heritage.
- Who
- Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
- What
- The Lieutenant Governor discussed integrating ancient Indian knowledge into education and revising historical narratives.
- When
- Saturday, August 2nd.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir at the Chinar Book Festival.
- Why
- To promote India's heritage and correct historical inaccuracies.
Historical Perspectives
LG's Perspective
Historical Accuracy
Historical Perspectives
Historical narratives from colonial perspective.
LG's Perspective
Revising distorted history
- Event
- Chinar Book Festival
- Location
- Srinagar, J&K
- Key Speaker
- Manoj Sinha
- Topic
- Education and History
- Organization
- National Book Trust