Revised Class 8 Social Science Textbook Set for Release After Supreme Court Ban
Revised Class 8 textbook banned by SC to be released within a week
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The Supreme Court of India had previously banned the Class 8 Social Science textbook due to controversial content regarding the judiciary. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has revised the book, which is expected to be released within a week after receiving approval from an expert committee.
- 01The Supreme Court of India banned the Class 8 Social Science textbook due to concerns over its content on the judiciary.
- 02The NCERT has revised the textbook and received clearance from an expert committee.
- 03Final approval is pending from the NCERT syllabus committee, with printing expected to start soon.
- 04The revised textbook is anticipated to be available within a week.
- 05A new committee has been formed to oversee curriculum design for higher classes.
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The Class 8 Social Science textbook, previously banned by the Supreme Court of India due to a chapter on judiciary corruption, is set for release after revisions. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) received approval from an expert committee for the revised edition, which is expected to be printed soon. The Supreme Court had imposed a ban on the original textbook, citing that its content was damaging to the judiciary. Following this, NCERT issued an apology and withdrew the book. In response to the controversy, the Centre established a committee of experts to revise the curriculum content related to legal studies. Additionally, a new 20-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee has been formed to oversee curriculum design for Classes 8 and above, including members from prestigious institutions.
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The timely release of the revised textbook is crucial for students who have already begun their academic session, ensuring they have the necessary learning materials.
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