The revision of NCERT textbooks has sparked controversy as changes include referring to the Babri Masjid as a 'three-dome structure,' removal of references to the Ayodhya issue, and deletion of certain historical events. NCERT officials emphasize that revisions are based on evidence, not aimed at saffronization, and focus on providing factual education without promoting hatred or violence.
"NCERT is interested in preparing textbooks responsive to the changes that occur outside because of science and tech, socio-economic changes. Everything is taken into account. NCERT will also have to think about its impact on the future": Padma Shri Dr. JS Rajput, Former Director… https://t.co/tx32jgKuch
Ayodhya: Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple says, "The violence that happens creates some tension and people have some trouble with it. The context that NCERT has written is a very good thing. There was a lot of controversy. They have removed all… https://t.co/fQz9GaI1Hv
"NCERT is interested in preparing textbooks responsive to changes that occur outside because of science and tech, socio-economic changes. Everything is taken into account. NCERT will also have to think about its impact on future": Dr. JS Rajput, Former NCERT Director #EXCLUSIVE https://t.co/nGkKEoN2Jc
#WATCH | Delhi: On NCERT revised class 12th political science textbook, RJD leader Manoj Jha says, "The education policy should be guided by the constitution...The preamble of the constitution is being violated...Shouldn't the holocaust, partition and war be taught to the… https://t.co/XKsgP9Ua9A
STORY | 'Bharat', 'India' to be used interchangeably in textbooks, debate over it useless: NCERT Chief READ: https://t.co/t8PY79QB9j https://t.co/FJ6C6uQ4R7
NCERT has no aversion to using either 'Bharat' or 'India' in textbooks, Constitution upholds both: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani to PTI
'Bharat' and 'India' to be used interchangeably in school textbooks, debate over it useless: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani to PTI
Amid the row over revision of NCERT textbooks, Congress leader #JairamRamesh on June 17 alleged that the institution has been functioning as an RSS affiliate since 2014 and is mounting an assault on the Constitution. https://t.co/7kEvhXag6h
Amid the row over revision of #NCERT textbooks, #Congress leader #JairamRamesh on June 17 alleged that the institution has been functioning as an #RSS affiliate since 2014 and is mounting an assault on the Constitution. https://t.co/M4obkxYSxR
NCERT drops Ayodhya references from standard 12 books. Congress MP @manickamtagore reacts. #NCERT #Ayodhya | @Aishpaliwal @anmolbali9 https://t.co/hFI9g6ymKs
"Why Teach About Riots": NCERT Chief Amid Row Over Babri Omission In Books https://t.co/UY0SRHTbTJ https://t.co/MNUvOHk824
Dinesh Saklani says changes were made by experts as books do not want to create ‘violent, depressed’ citizens; the latest edition of textbook does not refer to Babri Masjid by its name and calls it a ‘three domed structure’ https://t.co/ombClocZ6k
‘Many riots in the country… selectively mentioning a few not good’: NCERT director on omissions @RitikaChopra__ https://t.co/ZGjyl0p0HW
NCERT revises Class 12 Political Science textbook, removes Ayodhya references https://t.co/CFB4TenQrK
Want positive not violent and depressed citizens: #NCERT chief on tweaks regarding #GujaratRiots, #BabriMasjid in textbooks https://t.co/zjC62X7YJQ
In new NCERT textbook: A rewrite of Ayodhya dispute — and some deletions https://t.co/01i0elrj7H
NCERT's director Dinesh Prasad Saklani expressed concerns about teaching riots in school textbooks https://t.co/RMCfxpOBQV
The #NCERT is revising the curriculum of the school textbooks in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Read more: https://t.co/l49qy0vaLz
Row over Change in the #NCERT Textbook NCERT Director speaks exclusively to #TimesNow. 'There is no bid to saffronize curriculum. Changes have been made due to facts. Revision of books is a global custom, and there is no need to teach students about riots..' - NCERT Director… https://t.co/9dUH0WEmoE
🚨 "No attempts to saffronise curriculum," says NCERT Director Saklani over handling of the Ayodhya dispute in textbooks. Read more about it 👇 https://t.co/2SJB9CeqK3 #Ayodhya #RamMandir #BJP #UttarPradesh
NCERT revises Class 12 Political Science textbook, removes Ayodhya references #NCERT #Ayodhya #PoliticalScience #education https://t.co/2FGT1uzsRG
‘No attempts to saffronise curriculum … purpose not to create violent citizens’: NCERT director on tweaks in textbook https://t.co/KmyqVb8IMb
Several changes have been introduced to #NCERT - Deletion of BJP's Rath Yatra, Role of Kar Sevaks, and the communal violence after the Babri Masjid demolition. Meanwhile, Congress' Rajmani Patel says, 'The government just wants to spread hatred rather than educate students'… https://t.co/UyeI2CNDaj
Revision of textbooks done by subject experts, I don't dictate or interfere in process: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani to PTI
Hatred, violence not subjects of teaching in school; shouldn't be focus of textbooks: NCERT director to PTI on Gujarat riots tweaks
History taught in schools to inform about facts, not to make it a battleground: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani
If anything becomes irrelevant, it will have to be changed: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani to PTI on deletions from textbooks
Revision of textbooks a global practice, it's in interest of education: NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani to PTI on tweaks
Why should we teach students about riots; purpose not to create violent,depressed citizens: NCERT head on Gujarat riots,Babri tweaks in books
No attempts to saffronise curriculum, all changes in textbooks based on evidence and facts: NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani to PTI
Row over change in the #NCERTTextbook The govt doesn't pay attention to what learnings the students or the country are going to get after the changes but rather they focus on spreading hatred...: Congress' Rajmani Patel speaks to @NiyamikaS @tejshreethought shares more… https://t.co/A18qPsmrlg
📚 New NCERT textbook revises Ayodhya issue coverage: - Babri Masjid now "three-dome structure" - Focus on community concerns, legal conflicts - 2019 Supreme Court verdict added, previous judgment convicting Kalyan Singh removed https://t.co/BOGfxpRWHX
Row over change in the #NCERTTextbook The government doesn't pay attention to what learnings the students or the country are going to get after the changes but rather they just focus on spreading hatred...: Congress' Rajmani Patel speaks to @NiyamikaS @tejshreethought with more… https://t.co/G27ozhPqoq