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Delhi University has dropped the proposal to include Manusmriti and Baburnama in its syllabus, stating that such content holds no relevance in modern education.
Delhi University drops plan to include Manusmriti and Baburnama in the syllabus. (File Photo)
Delhi University (DU) has withdrawn the proposal to include texts like Manusmriti and Baburnama in its undergraduate history syllabus following strong opposition from faculty members. Confirming the decision, DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh said that there are no plans to introduce such material into the university’s curriculum, now or in the future.
“There is no consideration of including subjects like Manusmriti or Baburnama in DU. We reject such ideas entirely,” the Vice Chancellor said. He added that Baburnama, the autobiography of Mughal ruler Babur, holds no relevance in today’s time. “Baburnama is the account of a tyrant. There is no need to teach such content. It does not contribute to the present or future of our country,” Prof. Singh stated.
Addressing the university’s academic vision, the Vice Chancellor explained that under the New Education Policy (NEP 2020), DU aims to design courses that reflect Indian knowledge systems and traditions, focusing on the development of the nation.
“We are working towards the goal of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. DU is creating study materials that not only preserve our heritage but also help strengthen the economy and benefit society,” he said.