India, June 2 -- Maharashtra school education minister Dada Bhuse on Monday announced that basic military training will be imparted to students from Class 1 in the state in a move to instill sense of patriotism, discipline and promote habit of regular physical exercise among the children.

Retired soldiers will be training the pupils, news agency PTI quoted Bhuse as saying.

"A decision has been taken to give basic level military training to students from Class 1. This will help inculcate love for the country, encourage habits like doing physical exercise regularly and discipline that will benefit the students," he added.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded positively to the proposal. To implement the proposal, help of 2.5 lak...