NCERT integrates Ayurveda into the science curriculum. Ancient wisdom enters mainstream education for Classes 6-8.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training has incorporated Ayurveda chapters into the science syllabus for Classes 6 and 8, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020. NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani stated that the initiative aims to acquaint students with both scientific knowledge and principles of physical and mental well-being from an Indian perspective. The curriculum introduces Ayurveda’s 20 opposing qualities (hot-cold, light-heavy) to help students classify matter and understand fundamental health concepts.
Class 6 textbooks will cover foundational Ayurvedic principles, including the twenty qualities that form the basis of health assessment. Class 8 will introduce Dinacharya (daily routine) and Ritucharya (seasonal discipline) through the chapter “Ayurveda: Balance of Body, Mind and Environment.” This curricular expansion reflects India’s civilizational commitment to holistic wellness, connecting students with traditional knowledge systems that have guided Hindu civilisation for millennia.
The Ministry of AYUSH and UGC are simultaneously creating modules to integrate Ayurveda into medical education at colleges and universities. AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav emphasised that allopathy and AYUSH systems complement each other, aiming to develop an integrated healthcare model. This educational transformation respects ancient Indian knowledge while supporting global recognition of Ayurveda as a legitimate healing science.
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