The Union government has asked schools under the Central Board of Secondary Education, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Navodaya Vidyalayas Samiti to screen Chalo Jeete Hain, a film inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s childhood, The Hindu reported on Wednesday.

In a letter issued on September 11, the Union Ministry of Education told the three educational bodies to direct the schools to screen the film, which was released in 2018, between September 16 and October 2.

The direction had been issued a week ahead of the prime minister’s birthday on September 17.

“It [film] will help young learners to reflect on themes of character, service, and responsibility,” The Hindu quoted the letter as saying. “The film can also serve as a case study for moral reasoning, and support the goals of social-emotional learning, developing empathy, self-reflection, critical thinking, and inspiration.”

The letter said that the ministry was also implementing an experiential learning programme called “Prerana”, The Indian Express reported.

“Prerana program is being conducted from the historic Vernacular School of Vadnagar, Gujarat, established in 1888, the very institution where Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi began his educational journey,” the newspaper quoted the letter as saying.

It added that the programme involved storytelling, value-based sessions, indigenous games and audio-visual learning.

According to the communication, film screenings were used as a tool as part of the programme to “help bring abstract values, life stories, historical contexts, ethical dilemmas, and human emotions to life”.

It added that Chalo Jeete Hain was being regularly screened as part of the Prerana programme. “…the film has already left a deep impression on participants, who have internalised its message and reflected in their attitudes and actions,” The Hindu quoted the letter as saying.

Re-release of film

On Tuesday, the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also announced that Chalo Jeete Hain, inspired by “a childhood incident” from Modi’s life, would be re-released in theatres across the country from September 17 to October 2.

The ministry stated that the film was a “moving cinematic tribute to Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy ‘Bas wahi jeete hain, jo doosro ke liye jeete hain’ (Only those are truly successful who live for others)”.

It added that the film “tells the story of young Naru, who, deeply influenced by Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy, seeks to understand its meaning and strives to make a difference in his small world”.

With the re-release, the “timeless message of selflessness and service will reach a new generation in an impactful manner”, it said.

Meanwhile, PVR INOX Limited has also announced that it will host week-long screenings of Chalo Jeete Hain from September 18 to 24.

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