(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn
to the news item appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated
2.2.2002 that there is an ongoing Curriculum War between
NHRC and the NCERT;
(b) if so, facts of the matter reported therein;
(c) whether it is a fact that this is adversely
affecting the quality of education; and
(d) if so, the remedial measures taken or proposed to
be taken in the matter to bring this unholy war to an end?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(PROF. RITA VERMA)
(a) & (b): Government is aware of the news item. The
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to
NCERT on the complaints regarding revision of the National
Curriculum Framework for School Education to change school
textbooks. The submissions made in the petition are not
based on facts. NCERT is taking appropriate action in the
matter.
(c) & (d): Do not arise.