NCERT apologises, says distribution of book with section on ‘corruption’ in judiciary stopped
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Why in news
NCERT issued an apology after the Supreme Court registered a suo motu case regarding an inappropriate section on 'corruption' in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
Background
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) admitted to an 'error in judgement' regarding textbook content. The Supreme Court of India is hearing the case scheduled for February 26, 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNCERT: National Council for Educational Research and Training
- PlaceSupreme Court of India: Registered a suo motu case regarding textbook content
- FactClass 8 Social Science textbook: Source of the 'corruption' section
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of educational bodies in maintaining institutional sanctity and the importance of objective content in school textbooks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Pedagogical integrity: Balancing critical awareness of social issues with age-appropriate and factually accurate content
- Institutional oversight: Mechanisms for vetting textbook content to prevent ideological bias or factual errors
- Judicial intervention: The role of the judiciary in ensuring the neutrality of public educational materials
Keywords: Institutional sanctity · Pedagogical integrity · Suo motu · Curriculum oversight · Educational neutrality
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