Speaking to the media after the state executive committee meeting, the Hindu Munnani state president, Kadeswara C. Subramaniam, said the organisation also appreciated the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for including the "real historical context" of Mughal rule
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani defended the content of the Class 8 Social Science textbook on Thursday, asserting that the historical facts included are grounded in well-established and authentic sources.
The book, Exploring Society: India and Beyond--Grade 8, Part 1, introduces detailed chapters on the Sikh and Maratha empires, which were previously limited to a few pages or passing references.
The NCERT has defended the inclusion of such details, saying: "While those happenings cannot be erased or denied, it would be wrong to hold anyone today responsible for them... Understanding the historical origin of cruel violence, abusive misrule, or misplaced ambitions of power is the best
He further stated that until the new syllabus was implemented, verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana would be included in the daily prayer meetings of schools in the state. "
The new Class 5 NCERT Hindi textbook is taking students on a journey like never before from the world of Artificial Intelligence and space missions to the flowing story of the Ganga, its sacred journey across India, and the cultural life along its banks.
ISLRTC is an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The new book -- Poorvi -- launched recently, also includes stories about Verghese Kurien, the 'Father of the White Revolution', and Bibha Chowdhuri, India's first female particle physicist, among others.
Spanning 21.15 lakh students, 74,229 schools, and 781 districts across all 36 States and UTs, the survey marks the largest system-level assessment conducted in India for Grades 3, 6, and 9.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the present state government is working to fill up the vacant posts. He also said, the government is opening special coaching centres for students.
In a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to education for disabled children (Divyangjans), a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Institute for Open Schooling (NIOS), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and Departme
NCERT's new Enviromental Studies (EVS) textbook for Class 4 integrates the Indian Knowledge System and showcases Indigenous practices, aiming to deepen students' connection with India's rich cultural and heritage diversity.