CBSE plans curriculum changes

Schools affiliated to the New Delhi -based Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon introduce subjects focusing on adolescence education and peace. The contents are being designed and will be integrated into the curriculum. Emphasis is being laid on integrating peace and value education as well as adolescence education programmes into the curriculum from six grade upwards to expose students at an early age to various social, cultural and religious issues facing the world. It is important to expose children at an early age to gain better perspective on the various issues which are a cause of concern to civilizations.