(a) whether the Government has any plans to change history text books;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government had invited Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal to contribute their suggestions and recommendations on changing of history text books; and
(d) if so, the reasons for inviting a particular organization for the purpose?
MINISTER OF EDUCATION
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a) and (b) The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)’s present set of textbooks, including history textbooks, have been prepared based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005. Consequent upon announcement of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, a new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) will be prepared followed by development of textbooks in all subjects, including history.
(c) No, Sir.
(d) Does not arise.
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