New Delhi sources have stated that English language textbooks may as early as possible have passages from the autobiography of late president APJ Abdul Kalam. Meanwhile the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE), the highest body to advise the central and state governments in the field of education, is meeting today "To include passage from the autobiography of Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in the English language textbooks prescribe by the SSC and HSC boards as per the suggestions noted in the meeting held on August 19 last year".
Accordingly the agenda item has been proposed by CABE member Latif Magdum, who also suggested setting up of an institute of medical science to run short term certificate courses in first aid, hospital management, ward management and other such areas.
Further the Extension of the Right of Children to
Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 to pre-school education and secondary
education, mainstreaming of school children and improving quality and
accountability in school education are among other issues which will be taken
up during the two-day meeting.
