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Karnataka schools teach patriotism through khadi, charkha
Schools in Karnataka are weaving patriotism into daily routines beyond textbooks. Deccan Herald reports that children spin the charkha, wear khadi, and discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings. These activities introduce students to the…
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Schools in Karnataka are weaving patriotism into daily routines beyond textbooks. Deccan Herald reports that children spin the charkha, wear khadi, and discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings. These activities introduce students to the idea of freedom in a hands-on way, blending historical lessons with practical engagement. The approach aims to make patriotism a lived experience rather than a mere lecture.
The Indian Opinion
The debate over patriotism in schools often pits rote nationalist slogans against cynical dismissal of the idea itself. This Karnataka experiment avoids both extremes. It grounds love of country in the concrete: spinning cloth, wearing handloom, reading Gandhi. The real test will come not in the classroom but in whether these children, as adults, demand accountability from the state and resist the erosion of civic freedoms. Does the lesson end at khadi or extend to dissent?
Source: deccanherald.com
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