This feature image illustrates the complex debate surrounding the introduction of religious texts, specifically the Bhagavad Gita, into Indian classrooms. It visually represents the critical distinction drawn by the Indian Constitution and the Supreme Court between prohibited “religious instruction” in state-funded institutions (Article 28) and permissible “moral or value-based education.” The image sets the context for understanding how recent initiatives by state governments like Gujarat and Haryana, under the ambit of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, navigate these legal boundaries to integrate Indian knowledge systems without violating secular principles.
