Navi Mumbai Schools May Get Constitution-Based Activities For Classes 1 To 10, Proposal Submitted To NMMC

Navi Mumbai schools may soon incorporate Constitution-based activities for students from Classes 1 to 10, following a proposal submitted to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). The aim is to familiarize children with constitutional values, rights and civic responsibilities at an early age. This initiative, submitted to NMMC officials including the commissioner, mayor and education officer, seeks the development of age-appropriate study material on the Indian Constitution for all schools within the NMMC's jurisdiction.

The proposal follows a similar initiative by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which developed Constitution-based educational material and activities for students from Classes 1 to 10. The Navi Mumbai proposal seeks to cover fundamental rights and duties, democracy, equality, liberty, fraternity, social justice and citizen responsibilities. Special study material is also requested for students from Class 6 onwards, focusing on Dr BR Ambedkar's contributions to the Constitution and his ideas on social equality.

The representation further proposes regular Constitution reading sessions, quizzes, essay and elocution competitions, discussions, poster competitions and special programs on Constitution Day. Teacher training and guidance sessions on Constitution education are also included. The material is sought in Marathi, Hindi, English and other mediums used by schools in Navi Mumbai. A separate budgetary provision and regular monitoring by the NMMC education department are also requested to assess the implementation of the program.

Vikas Baban Sorte, president of the BJP's Vashi unit, submitted the proposal, urging the civic administration to consider introducing the programme across schools in Navi Mumbai. The proposal aims to develop an understanding of the Constitution, democratic values and social responsibility during school years to create responsible citizens.