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remuneration; eliminating adulterations and other deceitful practices in trade and business;
Choosing fair and noble vocations and training the needy in the appropriate non-violence oriented vocations.
IV.
Techniques of Training for Non-Violence
(1) Introducing science of living (Jeevan Vigyan) courses at the school, college and university levels.
It must become integral part of educational curriculum. Teachers would also need to be trained with conviction and commitment. Results of such courses have been encouraging. However, it is essential to undertake case studies for critical appraisal of achievements, failures and limitations. This would help radical improvement in the practice of this technique. For instance a case study of Jeevan Vigyan experiment in some cities like Indore as well as in the tribal district of Jhabua in M.P. would be timely and useful. So far such courses have by and large been confined to Government or municipal schools which cater to the ordinary public. It is essential to select a couple of Public Schools where more affluent families send their children. Since the students are resident students, it would be a helpful factor. Course material would need to be suitable restructured We should design courses in Jeevan Vigyan for colleges and institutes of higher learning. To start with one could explore taking up a pilot project at one of the IIMs and IITs. Success there would help its further spread. At University level, Universities could start postgraduate
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