Chandigarh: ‘Good morning’ is set to be replaced by ‘Jai Hind’ in all Haryana schools from this Independence Day onwards, according to a government circular

The move, initiated by the Haryana government, aims to “instill a deep sense of patriotism and national pride” among students, the directorate of school education, said in the circular issued on Thursday.

‘Jai Hind’ was coined by Subhas Chandra Bose during India’s freedom struggle and was adopted as a salute by the armed forces after Independence, the circular said.

The directorate of school education sent the circular to all district education officers, district elementary education officers, district block education officers, block elementary education officers, principals and headmasters.

According to the circular, ‘Jai Hind’ will replace ‘good morning’ in schools so that students can be “inspired everyday with the spirit of national unity” and “respect for the rich history” of the country.

The patriotic greeting ‘Jai Hind’ will encourage students to appreciate sacrifices made for the country’s freedom, it said.