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.

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.

In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and teachers, we are contemplating the option of reduction in the syllabus and instructional hours for the coming academic year.@SanjayDhotreMP @HRDMinistry @PIB_India @MIB_India

— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) June 9, 2020

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.

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