Assam: State anthem mandatory in all schools on every special occasion

Guwahati: The Axom Sarba Siksha Abhiyan Mission has issued an order making it mandatory to sing the state anthem in all schools across the state and on all occasions.

According to the official, “This is to inform you that, the state anthem ‘O Mur Apunar Desh‘, needs to be performed whenever there is an occasion, meeting, etc in the school, other than in morning assembly.”

The order has been approved by Assam’s education minister Ranoj Pegu, as per the official.

“Therefore, you are requested immediately to issue appropriate instructions to the heads of all institution in this regard. This has the approval of Hon’ble Minister of Education, Assam,” the order further read.

Earlier the anthem was sung only during the morning prayers in schools.