Education Ministry asks NCERT to revise textbooks every year
The NCERT, which is responsible for publishing new educational materials annually, has been informally revising its content since 2017
The central education ministry has instructed the NCERT to implement a yearly evaluation process for textbooks. This step is to ensure that any necessary updates are made before the commencement of each academic year, as per the information provided by officials involved.
The NCERT, which is responsible for publishing new educational materials annually, has been informally revising its content since 2017. Notably, significant updates were made between 2022 and 2023 to lessen the academic burden on students during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Now, the Ministry has mandated a regular annual review of the textbooks. An official emphasized the importance of students having the latest edition of textbooks at the start of the school year.
The official further explained that textbooks should not go years without updates. They should be evaluated annually to incorporate any necessary changes or new information, especially in rapidly advancing fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Curriculum Update and Textbook Revision
It is expected to take a minimum of two years for the release of updated textbooks for all grades in accordance with the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF). This means that by the 2026-27 academic year, students in all grades will have textbooks aligned with the NCF.
In line with the new NCF, which was introduced last year as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the NCERT is currently updating its textbooks. This year, new textbooks following the NCF have been released for 3rd and 6th grades.
Significant revisions have also been made in the NCERT’s History, Political Science, and Sociology textbooks this year. These include the removal of certain references to historical events and political ideologies, and the addition of new content reflecting recent changes in national policies and territorial designations.
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