Goodbye ‘good morning’: Haryana schools to use ‘Jai Hind’ from Aug 15

Tribune News Service

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Chandigarh, August 9

The Directorate of School Education, Haryana, has written to all District Education Officers and District Elementary Education Officers to replace ‘Good Morning’ with ‘Jai Hind’ to promote patriotism and respect for the nation's glorious history.

According to the circular, 'Jai Hind' will replace 'good morning' in schools so that students can be "inspired everyday with the spirit of national unity" and "respect for the rich history" of the country.

The patriotic greeting 'Jai Hind' will encourage students to appreciate sacrifices made for the country's freedom, it said.

'Jai Hind' transcends regional, linguistic and cultural differences and promotes unity among students from diverse backgrounds, it said.

Regular use of greetings like 'Jai Hind' will inculcate a sense of discipline and uniformity among students, the circular said.

'Jai Hind' has been implemented as a greeting by the armed forces, paramilitary forces and police forces whose services are recognised as disciplined, it added.

Incorporating traditional greetings into daily routine promotes cultural heritage and respect for national traditions, the circular said.

"This greeting is both inspirational and motivational, reminding students of their potential to contribute to the progress of the nation.

'Jai Hind' is a source of inspiration for young Indians which encourages them to contribute positively to the development of India," it added.