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Education
Uttarakhand set to be first Indian state to introduce religious studies in schools
✍️ ET Education
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:40 PM
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Uttarakhand is preparing to become the first state in India to introduce a religious studies curriculum in its educational system.
The state of Uttarakhand is set to make history by becoming the first state in India to formally introduce a religious studies curriculum in its school education system. This move marks a significant shift in the state's educational policy, distinguishing it from other Indian states that currently do not mandate such a subject.
The initiative aims to integrate religious education into the standard academic framework, a decision that has drawn attention from educational circles across the country. As the only state to adopt this approach, Uttarakhand's curriculum will serve as a unique model for religious instruction in public schools.
While the specific details of the syllabus and implementation timeline are being finalized by the state education department, the core objective is to provide students with structured knowledge of religious studies. This development is expected to influence national discussions on the role of religious education in Indian schools.
The initiative aims to integrate religious education into the standard academic framework, a decision that has drawn attention from educational circles across the country. As the only state to adopt this approach, Uttarakhand's curriculum will serve as a unique model for religious instruction in public schools.
While the specific details of the syllabus and implementation timeline are being finalized by the state education department, the core objective is to provide students with structured knowledge of religious studies. This development is expected to influence national discussions on the role of religious education in Indian schools.