Tuesday, February 11, 2014

NCERT makes changes in textbooks after complaints



The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has done certain changes in some textbooks after complaints from social groups.

In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, HRD minister Shashi Tharoor said, CBSE had received complaints from social groups regarding History contents of class IX and XI. The problem was raised about sub-section- 'Islam Ka Udai Aur Vistar' which had some disgraceful remarks on Nadar community.

Moreover, it was also received regarding derogatory words in Hindi text books. However, NCERT informed HRD sometimes writer expresses in words that reflects the realities. Similar complaints were received in 2006 also which were examined by committee constituted by chairmanship of Yash Pal.

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