{
  "id": 19877051,
  "title": "NHRC seeks Education Ministry’s response over alleged neglect of Veer Baal Diwas in schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nhrc-seeks-education-ministrys-response-over-alleged-neglect-of-veer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T22:22:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nhrc-seeks-education-ministrys-response-over-alleged-neglect-of-veer-baal-diwas-in-schools/article71699456.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an explanation from the Union Ministry of Education regarding the perceived neglect of Veer Baal Diwas in schools across the country. This issue came to light after a complaint was submitted by Sanjeev Newar of the Seva Nyay Utthan Foundation, highlighting the limited awareness among school students about the courage and sacrifice of the four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh. The NHRC, through its bench headed by member Priyank Kanoongo, has sent a notice to the Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, asking whether an official directive exists declaring November 14 as Children’s Day. If such a directive exists, the Ministry is required to provide a copy and the relevant details. The Ministry has been directed to submit a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within 14 days, addressing the concerns raised. The NHRC has also sought clarification on whether schools are encouraged to conduct dedicated educational and awareness programs on December 26 to commemorate Veer Baal Diwas, emphasizing the importance of educating students about the historical significance of this event.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Penang Education Dept probing teacher for alleged abuse of SPM candidate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/penang-education-dept-probing-teacher-for-alleged-abuse-of-spm",
        "published": "2026-11-13T13:54:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "NHRC notice to education ministry over complaint related to 'Veer Baal Diwas' events in schools",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nhrc-notice-to-education-ministry-over-complaint-related-to-veer-baal",
        "published": "2026-11-13T19:01:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}