Contribution of Syama Prasad to be included in school textbooks from next year: Adhikari
After the BJP came to power in West Bengal, the new government is going an extra mile to build statues and memorial in the name of Syama Prasad Mookerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on August 13, 2026, that the state's Education Department will incorporate chapters on the contributions of freedom fighter Syama Prasad Mookerjee into the curriculum starting from the next academic year. This decision was made during the inaugural meeting of a special committee formed to plan and execute programs commemorating Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary.
Adhikari informed that Mookerjee's contributions would be taught at both the school and university levels. The committee discussed various aspects of the curriculum and books related to Mookerjee, alongside matters pertaining to the statue's installation, with the aim of highlighting his life, ideals, and contributions. Additionally, the state government plans to publish a book on Mookerjee as part of the 125th birth anniversary programs.
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