Centre directs schools to screen film inspired by Modi’s childhood till October 2

The Union government has asked schools under the Central Board of Secondary Education, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Navodaya Vidyalayas Samiti to screen Chalo Jeete Hain, a film inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s childhood, The Hindu reported on Wednesday.

In a letter issued on September 11, the Union Ministry of Education told the three educational bodies to direct the schools to screen the film, which was released in 2018, between September 16 and October 2.

The direction came nearly a week ahead of the prime minister’s birthday on September 17.

“It [film] will help young learners to reflect on themes of character, service, and responsibility,” The Hindu quoted the letter as saying. “The film can also serve as a case study for moral reasoning, and support the goals of social-emotional learning, developing empathy, self-reflection, critical thinking, and inspiration.”

The letter said that the ministry was also implementing an experiential learning programme called “Prerana”, The Indian Express reported.

“Prerana program is being conducted from the historic Vernacular School of Vadnagar, Gujarat, established in 1888, the very institution where Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi began his educational journey,” the newspaper quoted the letter as saying.

It added that the programme involved storytelling, value-based sessions, indigenous games and audio-visual learning.

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