The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a significant update: Ayurveda will now be part of the science curriculum for school students. Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 1. What’s New in the Syllabus

· students will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda

· Topics include daily routines (Dinacharya), diet, mental wellness, and lifestyle habits

· Emphasis on holistic health, balancing body, mind, and environment

🔹 2. Why ayurveda in Schools?

· Promotes preventive healthcare and healthy living habits

· Introduces children to traditional indian knowledge systems

· Encourages awareness of natural remedies and sustainable practices

🔹 3. Key Concepts students Will Explore

· Dinacharya & Ritucharya: Daily and seasonal routines for optimal health

· Diet & Nutrition: Foods that maintain physical and mental balance

· Mental Health: Mindfulness, stress management, and emotional well-being

· Environmental Connection: How lifestyle impacts health and environment

🔹 4. Benefits of Learning ayurveda Early

· Builds healthy habits from a young age

· Enhances understanding of the human body and natural remedies

· Encourages holistic thinking, combining science with traditional wisdom

🔹 5. Holistic education for the Future

· The inclusion of ayurveda aims to bridge traditional knowledge with modern science

· Prepares students for well-rounded, health-conscious lifestyles

· Supports India’s vision of integrating wellness and education

🌟 Pro Tip

Parents can reinforce these lessons at home by encouraging children to follow simple Ayurvedic routines, like drinking warm water in the morning, eating seasonal fruits, and practicing mindful breathing.

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

31/10/2025 03:02 PM