Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 27 Oct 2023,Friday Education
A proposal to change 'India' to 'Bharat' in CBSE textbooks ignites controversy in India, drawing criticism from opposition leaders. Professor CI Issacs, leading the committee behind the suggestion, defends it as a modernization effort aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. While proponents argue for educational evolution, critics fear political motives and call it an attempt to indoctrinate. The debate intensifies as historical and cultural identity becomes a focal point. The NCERT's decision is awaited, leaving the future of this proposed change uncertain amidst heated public discourse.
