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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu orders Moral Science to be taught from Class 1
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🗓 22 Oct 2026, 01:33 AM
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has mandated that moral science be introduced in Himachal schools starting from the first grade.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu issued a directive that moral science be incorporated into the curriculum of all state schools beginning with Class 1. The order, announced through the state’s education department, seeks to embed ethical values and social responsibility at the earliest stage of formal schooling.
The directive emphasizes that moral science lessons will focus on universal principles such as honesty, respect, and community service, aiming to complement academic subjects without adding to the overall workload. Schools are expected to align the new content with existing guidelines and ensure that teachers receive appropriate support.
Implementation details, including the preparation of teaching material and a rollout timetable, will be communicated to schools in the coming weeks. The education department has been asked to monitor progress and report back on the integration of moral science across the state’s primary education system.
The directive emphasizes that moral science lessons will focus on universal principles such as honesty, respect, and community service, aiming to complement academic subjects without adding to the overall workload. Schools are expected to align the new content with existing guidelines and ensure that teachers receive appropriate support.
Implementation details, including the preparation of teaching material and a rollout timetable, will be communicated to schools in the coming weeks. The education department has been asked to monitor progress and report back on the integration of moral science across the state’s primary education system.