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Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister calls for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation” published in PIB on 24th July 2022.
What is the News?
The Union Education Minister has urged NCERT and the Education fraternity to include information about Anusilan Samity, especially in the upcoming National Curriculum Framework.
What is Anusilan Samity?
Anusilan Samity was a prominent secret revolutionary society operating from Bengal in the 20th century.
Aim: To overthrow colonial rule and give momentum to India’s struggle for freedom.
Founded by: Satish Chandra Pramatha Mitra, Aurobindo Ghose and Sarala Devi.
The organization had two prominent arms: Dhaka Anushilan Samiti (centred in Dhaka, modern-day Bangladesh) and the Jugantar group (centred in Calcutta).
Method: From its foundation to its dissolution during the 1930s, the Samiti challenged British rule in India by engaging in militant nationalism, including bombings, assassinations, and politically-motivated violence.
People associated with the Samity: Legends like Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das, Surendranath Tagore, Jatindranath Banerjee, Bagha Jatin were associated with Anusilan Samity. Hedgewar was also an alumnus of the Samity.
Nationalist writings and publications by Aurobindo and Barindra Kumar Gosh including Bande Mataram and Jugantar Patrika(Yugantar) had a widespread influence on Bengal youth and helped the Anushilan Samiti to gain popularity in Bengal.
