JNU BODY APPROVES COURSE ON YOGA

The JNU is all set to offer a certificate course on “Yoga Philosophy” from the next academic session with the varsity’s topdecision making body finally approving the proposal for the same at the Academic Council meeting on Thursday.

The decision, however, comes after several rejections and objections raised by a section of students and teachers.

“A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the AC on Thursday. It will be an excellent idea to celebrate Yoga Day on June 21by approving the muchdebated course,” a senior university official said.

The one-year course will be of two semesters during which students will be taught about topics such as ‘Yoga in Bhagavad Gita’, ‘Yoga for well being’ and ‘Yoga tradition-–pre-Patanjali and postPatanjali’.

The “Certificate of Proficiency in Yoga Philosophy” will be offered by the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies. The proposal to introduce three shortterm courses was first floated in 2015.

— PRITAM BANDYOPADHYAY Fans celebrate as they watch a live telecast of the Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan at Central Park on Sunday. Pakistan won by 180 runs.