Madhya Pradesh universities to introduce Hindu Studies MA and PhD courses
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will announce the plan for higher studies in Hindu culture and traditions at the World Hindu Congress in 2026.
Universities in Madhya Pradesh will soon offer MA and PhD courses in Hindu Studies, according to the Free Press Journal.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is expected to announce the initiative in Mumbai during the World Hindu Congress (WHC 2026) scheduled for December 2026.
The Higher Education Department has started preparations for the subject, which covers Hindu culture, traditions and practices. The department will select institutions from the state's 17 universities that meet specific requirements.
Manoj Singh, OSD in the Higher Education Department, said an expert committee will be formed to prepare the syllabus. He noted that the department has held a meeting, but final decisions regarding the budget and implementation are still pending.
The proposal is currently at the preparatory stage. Officials are planning to create an outline for the introduction of the subject before the state participates in the WHC 2026 conference.