- Haryana schools will switch from “Good Morning” to “Jai Hind” starting August 15.
- The change aims to enhance national pride and unity among students.
- The new practice will be enforced just before Independence Day celebrations.
Haryana has announced a shift in school greetings from “Good Morning” to “Jai Hind,” effective from August 15. This decision, coinciding with the 77th Independence Day, is part of a broader initiative to instill a stronger sense of national pride and unity in students.
The greeting “Jai Hind,” popularized by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, is intended to remind students of India‘s struggle for freedom and the values associated with it.
Haryana Schools to Adopt ‘Jai Hind’ as New Greeting to Boost Patriotism
The Haryana Education Department has issued a two-page notification detailing the rationale behind this decision. By using “Jai Hind,” the department hopes to instill a sense of national pride and unity in students during their formative years. The slogan, associated with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj, symbolizes respect for India’s freedom fighters.
The initiative underscores the government’s belief that early education in national values can profoundly impact students’ perceptions and attitudes. Schools are expected to implement the new practice promptly, with the change taking effect just before Independence Day.
This new policy aims to reinforce historical awareness and patriotism among the younger generation, contributing to a stronger sense of national identity and pride in India’s heritage.
The transition to using “Jai Hind” as a school greeting in Haryana is a strategic effort to cultivate patriotism and historical awareness among students. By aligning this change with Independence Day, the state hopes to foster a deeper connection to the nation’s past and a stronger sense of unity.
“Jai Hind,” a slogan given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose when he founded the Azad Hind Fauj, symbolizes respect for those who fought for the country’s freedom.
