19 Member Committee Formed under Shri MC Pant to Revise NCERT Textbooks

August 12, 2023

NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), chaired by NIEPA chancellor MC Pant, to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. Members include Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Sanyal, and others. The committee aims to align curriculum with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Co-chaired by mathematician Manjul Bhargav, the committee will develop teaching materials and is assisted by Curricular Area Groups (CAGs). Recent controversy arose from the omission of topics in NCERT textbooks, prompting debate over curricular changes.

Important Points

Who is MC Pant, the chairman of this committee?

He is an academician and chancellor of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA). He will be chairman of this 19 member diverse committee.

Who is Manjul Bhargava?

Manjul Bhargava is a mathematician and a professor at Princeton University. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to number theory and mathematics education.

Who is Sudha Murthy?

Sudha Murthy is the Chairman of Infosys Foundation, a philanthropic and social initiative of Infosys. She is known for her contributions to literature, social work, and education in India. She is co-founder of Infosys, N. R. Narayana Murthy. Murthy was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for social work by the Government of India in 2006.

What is NCERT?

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization under the Indian government that develops and publishes educational materials, curriculum frameworks, and textbooks for schools in India.

What is the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE)?

The NCF-SE is a framework developed as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, outlining the educational philosophy and goals for school education in India. It guides curriculum development and reforms.

Why was there controversy over NCERT textbook changes?

The removal of certain topics and portions from NCERT textbooks caused controversy, with allegations of omitting content without proper notification. The controversy centered around the perceived intent behind the deletions and the process followed.

What is the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

The NEP 2020 is a comprehensive policy aimed at transforming the Indian education system. It emphasizes holistic learning, flexibility in curriculum, and the integration of technology and local context into education.

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