NCERT has reconstituted the textbook development team for Class 11 and 12 political science.
The new panel is headed by scholar Sandeep Shastri.
The committee is tasked with integrating cultural rootedness and Indian knowledge systems.
Deadlines are set for November for Class 11 and July for Class 12.
At least four members of the 24-person team have documented ties to the RSS, ABVP, or BJP.
Other academics and officials are also included on the multidisciplinary panel.
The changes reflect ongoing revisions to educational content in India.
Critics and observers are closely watching the ideological direction of the new curriculum.
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All reports agree that NCERT has reconstituted its political science textbook development team for Classes 11 and 12 under the leadership of Sandeep Shastri, and that at least four members have documented links to the RSS, ABVP, or BJP.
It remains uncertain how the new curriculum will be received by students and educators once finalized, or if further adjustments to the textbook content will be made prior to publication.
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Center perspectives report the reconstitution of the NCERT textbook panel in a factual manner, noting both the official mandate and the background of its members. Coverage outlines the stated goals of incorporating Indian knowledge systems and cultural rootedness alongside the verified affiliations of four panel members. Articles from this stance maintain a neutral tone, detailing the deadlines for Class 11 and 12 textbooks without taking a definitive side on the ideological implications. The emphasis remains on transparency regarding who is drafting the curriculum and the stated educational objectives.
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The Economic Times reports that the National Council of Educational Research and Training has reconstituted its textbook development team for Classes 11 and 12 political science. Led by Sandeep Shastri, the panel is tasked with integrating cultural rootedness, Indian knowledge systems, and inclusion into textbooks by November for Class 11 and July next year for Class 12. The article highlights that at least four members have documented ties to the RSS, ABVP, or BJP.
MillenniumPost reports on the reconstitution of the NCERT textbook development team for Classes 11 and 12 political science. Headed by Sandeep Shastri, the team aims to incorporate cultural rootedness, Indian knowledge systems, and inclusion, with deadlines set for November and July. The report details that four of the 24 members possess documented direct or indirect links to the RSS, its student wing ABVP, or the ruling BJP.
The Free Press Journal details the revamping of the NCERT political science textbook development team for Classes 11 and 12. Headed by Sandeep Shastri, the panel is mandated to integrate themes like cultural rootedness and Indian knowledge systems. The article notes that at least four members maintain connections to the RSS, ABVP, or BJP, and lists other academics and officials included in the team.