Rajasthan govt schools to hold lectures of saints to 'improve moral values'

The latest academic calendar has fixed schedule of five Saturdays, including review of issues of national importance and lecture of 'Saints-Mahatmas'

From the new academic session, Rajasthan government schools will hold lectures by saints on every third Saturday of the month as an extra-curricular activity.

"We want them to learn how family as an institute remains united no matter what the circumstances are. The senior citizens of the family once were guiding lights of the family and kids used to enjoy their story-telling sessions.

"Hence we are trying to bring in same values for young generation," a senior official said.

As per the calendar released recently for the session 2018-19, the schools will hold 'Bal Sabhas' for five minutes on Saturdays.