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The controversy began over a chapter in the Social Science textbook that discussed challenges faced by the judicial system.
The Supreme Court of India has banned a Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter alleging judicial corruption, ordering the seizure of physical copies and removal of digital versions.
CJI Kant strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in the NCERT's Class 8 curriculum, saying nobody on earth will be allowed to defame the judiciary and taint its integrity.
Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced that the state government will strongly oppose any further revisions to NCERT textbooks.
Textbook titles shape students' perceptions and imagination, Sivankutty said.
Experts reviewing the textbooks found significant omissions in the mathematics curriculum, particularly in topics like decimal numbers, algebra, and ratios.
The books will be available online at the same prices as in schools.
NCERT authorities have stated that the new curriculum-based textbooks for class 6 will be available in July
The National Education Policy 2020 had recommended that all students in grades 6-8 participate in a 10-day bagless period.
Curriculum committee will decide whether to include these portions in a supplementary textbook or the new textbooks.
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