CHANDIGARH: Following the formation of two new Union territories – Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh – the heads of government schools in Chandigarh have been asked to display the new map of India on the premises and teach the same to students. The directions came from the Union ministry of human resource and development (MHRD), officials from education department said.
A letter from MHRD has been forwarded to the school heads which states, “Consequent upon creation of the new Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the ministry of home affairs has released the new map of the country. This map is available online on the website of survey of India for free download. Offline copies are also available with the director, survey (air), R K Puram, Delhi, as well with their map sales offices and authorised sales agents across the country.”
The department was asked to disseminate the information at the earliest and ensure that the latest map of India was displayed and used in all schools, training institutions and offices under school education department. “Textbooks should also be revised to include the new political map of India. All schools and organisations may also be sensitised to ensure that textbooks and charts with correct political map are used. Distribution of the updated map in schools may also be considered,” the letter read.
