The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to conduct yearly reviews before printing new editions for each academic session.
This move aims to ensure that students have access to the most current and accurate information in their learning materials. While NCERT has been updating content since 2017, this new mandate formalizes the process, emphasizing the need for regular updates to reflect evolving knowledge, particularly in fields like Artificial Intelligence.
According to an official statement, implementing this system will take at least two years to align textbooks for all classes with the latest National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The recent revisions to textbooks for classes 3rd and 6th reflect this ongoing effort, with significant changes made to subjects like History, Political Science, and Sociology.
Key updates include the removal of certain topics such as Babri Masjid and Hindutva politics, while new content has been introduced, such as references to Article 370's abrogation and redefining terms like "Azad Pakistan" to "Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK)." Additionally, a revised paragraph on the Left has been adjusted to reflect contemporary perspectives.
This directive underscores the government's commitment to providing students with accurate, relevant, and comprehensive educational materials that reflect modern educational standards and societal developments.