Maharashtra board curriculum to include chapter on Sachin

School students in Maharashtra would get to learn about the `God` of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, as part their curriculum activities from next academic year.

“The government is considering adding Tendulkar in school syllabus so that children are inspired by him,” school education minister Rajendra Darda said.

“We are holding a meeting next week to discuss the issue,” the minister told PTI.