Tag: Saffronisation
NCERT BOOKS – I see no evidence of saffronisation anywhere. – Dinesh Saklani, Director
We often confuse things and attempt to link them with ideologies, but in this case, it is simply not evident. – Dinesh Saklani Director of NCERT NEW DELHI: Earlier this year, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) announced revisions to its textbooks for primary to senior secondary grade subjects, including substantial changes to the Political Science textbooks for classes 11 and 12. The NCERT has faced intense criticism for its recent changes in textbooks, which have led to accusations of distorting historical events and promoting a biased narrative. The inclusion and exclusion of certain details, as well ... Read more
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas calls for the end of centralised NEET and the review of UGC-NET – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Amid the continuing controversy around exams conducted by the NTA, Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Friday wrote to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan raising concerns over the NEET and UGC-NET exams and alleging saffronisation of education under the BJP-led government. In his letter to Pradhan, CPI(M) MP Brittas urged him to discontinue the centralised NEET, limiting its scope to central medical institutions like AIIMS, PGIMER and JIPMER.He also called for a comprehensive review of NET to restore the autonomy of the universities and uphold the academic standards and transparency. He criticised the NEET and UGC-NET, highlighting issues such ... Read more