NCERT’s Move to Add Ayurveda to Science Syllabus Sparks Debate: Experts Urge Science over Belief
Veni E N | 06 November 2025 | The South First
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has decided to incorporate Ayurveda-related lessons into the science syllabus for Classes 6 to 8 as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to familiarize students with India’s traditional systems of health and wellness.
NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani said the move aligns with the NEP’s vision to make education more rooted in India’s culture and scientific heritage….