Thiruvananthapuram: Education Minister V. Sivankutty has announced that subject minimum will be implemented in classes 5,6,7 from next year. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the state-level distribution of textbooks.
The new decision was taken in the backdrop of the excellent response received from students, teachers and parents in the wake of the successful implementation of subject minimum and continuation classes in class 8. Public schools, which were once criticized as loss centers, have today become centers of pride for every citizen of Kerala.
Textbooks have been revised in line with the latest developments in the field of science and technology. Teachers are being trained by adopting innovative teaching methods, including the integration of AI and robotics.
In the academic year 2024–25, new textbooks were introduced for classes 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. In 2025–26, this change was extended to classes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. In total, 443 new books have been developed and over three crore books are ready for distribution – a testament to the meticulous planning and commitment of the government and the education department. Students received their Class 10 textbooks just after the Class 9 exams and before the summer vacation. A comprehensive quality education plan has been launched to ensure that every child achieves the academic goals envisaged for their class. Drug addiction and violence are growing concerns. Schools should become places of joy, not anxiety. Minister V. Sivankutty also pointed out that the government has taken steps to address this by introducing attractive sports programmes and meaningful educational interventions.
