India, July 10 -- By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Class 8 students will now learn about the bravery of the first Param Vir Chakra awardee, Major Somnath Sharma, and the historic Battle of Budgam in their new NCERT English textbook.

This has been done, as NCERT stated, to teach "students the values of courage, duty, and patriotism."

The new book -- Poorvi -- launched recently, also includes stories about Verghese Kurien, the 'Father of the White Revolution', and Bibha Chowdhuri, India's first female particle physicist, among others.

Students will read about the Battle of Budgam and the supreme sacrifice of Major Somnath Sharma in Unit 2 -- Values and Dispositions.

"A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and The Battl...