I am not in the least surprised that our Chief Minister announced that, come July, YOGA training will be started across the State in 180 schools by employing 180 yoga teachers on Contract. After all, contract labour is government's hallmark to kick them out later.
But my main question to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Mr. Parsekar, who I presume was a Head Master, is that what and how will it benefit a child in their upbringing school years. Can Mr. Parsekar clarify or cite any scientific basis That YOGA helps in the upbringing of a child? Can he cite any genuine scientific research that shows benefits of Yoga? Is Yoga Internationally accepted as a requisite for a child's benefit and upbringing, and advised by UNESCO or any other International Educational Organisation? Or is the government pushing down the throats of people whatever they believe, diktats that have NO scientific basis? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
