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News India Live, Digital Desk: A big news is coming out from the world of education and legal circles. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) has publicly apologized over a controversial chapter written on the Judiciary in the Class 8 Civics textbook. Supreme Court After strict comments and rebuke from the Council, the Council has not only accepted the mistake but has also decided to withdraw that book from the market and schools.
What was the whole controversy?
In fact, in a chapter of this class 8 book, some such comments were made on the functioning of the Indian judiciary, which the apex court considered ‘misleading’ and ‘against the dignity of the institution’. The petitioners alleged that the textbook had portrayed the judiciary in a weak and biased light, which could have created a misconception in the minds of students about the courts of the country.
[Image: NCERT logo and Supreme Court of India building collage]Strict action of Supreme Court and action of NCERT:
Court’s rebuke: The court said that the content taught to children should be completely factual and not based on anyone’s personal opinion or prejudice.
Return of Books: NCERT has assured the court that the old books with controversial content have been withdrawn and now only revised books will be given to the students.
Official apology: The council acknowledged that a ‘major mistake’ had been made during the content review, which they regretted.
There was a stir in the world of education.
Education experts believe that this incident raises big questions on the accountability of the committees preparing the syllabus. Opposition parties have also cornered the government on this issue, accusing it of ‘politicization’ of education. However, NCERT has clarified that the process of reform has started.