This is an archive article published on August 30, 2022
Kerala students to be taught ‘study of laws’ in school curriculum
State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said that presently Constitutional rights, principles and duties are taught in high school, but there is a need to teach children not only about their rights, but also how to protect the same.
V Sivankutty said that to turn the children into responsible and upstanding citizens of tomorrow it was necessary to include the study of certain laws as part of their education. The Kerala government is considering including study of certain laws, like those related to use of narcotic substances, environment pollution, cyber crimes and offences against women, as part of school curriculum so that children are aware of their rights and how to safeguard the same.
State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said that presently Constitutional rights, principles and duties are taught in high school, but there is a need to teach children not only about their rights, but also how to protect the same.
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He said that to turn the children into responsible and upstanding citizens of tomorrow it was necessary to include the study of certain laws as part of their education.
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