MHRD Considering to Reduce Syllabus for Academic Year 2020-21

Parents and teachers have been requested to post their opinions on social media using the #SyllabusForStudents2020.

The HRD Minster Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” has asked parent and teachers to post their opinions on social media using the hashtag #SyllabusForStudents2020.

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Union Human Resource Development Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” on Tuesday, 9 June, announced that the ministry is considering a reduction in syllabus and instructional hours for the 2020-21 academic year for school students in view of several requests from parents and teachers.

The minister requested all teachers and academics to share their views and opinions on the matter using the hashtag #SyllabusForStudents2020 on the official MHRD or his own social media handle.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 2 June, had released a notification for the conduct of Class 10 (only for northeast district of Delhi) and Class 12 (All India) examinations that are scheduled to be held from 1 July to 15 July 2020.