The decision to set up the new centre was approved by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Executive Council in a meeting held on May 29. (File photo)
According to the official notification of JNU, three new centres will be established under the School of Sanskrit and Indian Studies.
Jawaharlal Nehru University is all set to open centres for Hindu studies, Buddhist studies and Jain studies. According to the official notification, the three new centres will be set up under the School of Sanskrit and Indian Studies.
A committee was formed by JNU to explore the possibilities of implementation of the National Education Policy (2020) and Indian Knowledge Systems in the university. The decision to set up three new centres was approved by the Executive Council of the university in a meeting held on May 29.
The notification said, “The Executive Council in its meeting held on 29.05.2024 has approved the recommendation of the Committee constituted to make suggestions on NEP-2020 and Indian Knowledge Systems and its further implementation in the University and establishment of the following Centres within the School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies.”
Last year, the University of Delhi (DU) launched a new postgraduate programme on MA in Hindu Studies. According to the university, the MA course is designed to integrate the rich heritage of Hindu philosophy with modern subjects such as computer science, information science, commerce and political science. It emphasises both contemporary career prospects and a deep understanding of Hindu ethos, keeping in mind diverse candidates. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any field are eligible to apply for this programme, which offers a total of 60 seats.
In 2022, Banaras Hindu University launched a master’s programme in Hindu studies in line with the new National Education Policy 2020. BHU had said that a total of 45 students were admitted in the first batch, of which one was a foreign student. The course consists of nine compulsory and seven optional papers. BHU Vice-Chancellor Prof VK Shukla had said that the course will make the world aware of many unknown aspects of Hinduism and help make its teachings accessible to more people.
— With PTI inputs
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