'What are we teaching Class VIII children?' PM Modi questions NCERT lapse, Pradhan vows action

2026-02-27 - 03:03

The Union government is taking swift action following the Supreme Court's strong condemnation of a NCERT textbook chapter referencing judicial corruption. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan apologized, promising accountability for those responsible. The controversial chapter has been removed, and the book will be rewritten for the 2026-27 academic year, with tighter review processes being considered.