India, Dec. 18 -- Delhi University's (DU) standing committee will discuss proposals for several value addition courses (VAC), including four centred on the Bhagavad Gita and one titled An Introduction to Viksit Bharat, in a meeting scheduled for Friday, officials said. The agenda, released on Wednesday, highlights the committee's focus on integrating contemporary applications of Indian philosophy and development themes into the curriculum.

Among the six VACs up for consideration, four are focused on the Bhagavad Gita, with titles including "Gita for Holistic Life," "Gita and Leadership Excellence," "Gita for Sustainable Universe," and "Gita for Navigating Life Challenges." The syllabus for Gita for Holistic Life proposes teachings on sel...