Haryana Government Schools Directed to Sing State Anthem Weekly

CHANDIGARH: Government schools across Haryana have been directed to include the state anthem in their weekly routine from the current academic session. The instruction applies across the state, including government schools serving students in Gurugram district.

The anthem is to form part of the regular school schedule rather than a one-time event. Schools will need to identify the appropriate weekly assembly or activity period and ensure that students and staff understand how the direction is to be carried out.

The supplied information does not specify a single day, period or detailed ceremonial format. Individual schools should therefore follow the operational guidance issued through the education department rather than create unsupported requirements of their own.

Implementation will involve coordination by school heads and teachers so that the activity fits within teaching time and existing assembly routines. Where audio or printed learning material is required, schools should ensure that it is accurate and accessible to students.

Schools may also need a short familiarisation period so that students learn the anthem correctly before it becomes part of the weekly routine. The education department can reduce inconsistent practice by circulating the same authorised material to every district.

The direction is administrative and should be reported factually. It does not require political interpretation or assumptions about how individual students, teachers or communities view the anthem. Schools remain responsible for maintaining an orderly and inclusive environment.

Education officers may need to clarify how participation is recorded and how schools that face practical constraints should comply. Monitoring should focus on whether the direction has been communicated and incorporated, without allowing the exercise to interfere with student welfare or regular instruction.

The weekly inclusion begins with the current academic session. Further details will depend on department-level guidance and how schools across Haryana integrate the state anthem into their established routines.