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India Today
26-05-2025
- General
- India Today
CBSE urges schools to prepare for mother tongue-based teaching in primary classes
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked all affiliated schools to begin mapping the mother tongues of students from pre-primary to Class 5. This step is seen as part of a broader push to gradually introduce mother tongue-based teaching at the foundational level, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) present, English remains the dominant medium of instruction in most CBSE schools, which number over 30,000 across India. However, a recent circular from the Board, dated May 22, encourages schools to start using the child's home language or a familiar regional language—referred to as 'R1'—as the primary medium of instruction, especially from pre-primary to Class to the circular, R1 should ideally be the child's mother tongue. In cases where that's not feasible, a familiar state or regional language can be used instead. For Classes 3 to 5, students may either continue with R1 or be introduced to a second language of instruction (R2). Although the Board has previously issued advisories promoting the use of the mother tongue, this is the first time it has clearly indicated a possible shift toward making it compulsory in the future. Schools are expected to begin aligning their instructional content accordingly, preferably by the end of the summer break, although flexibility has been offered for those needing more directive is rooted in both the NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which advocate for the use of the mother tongue in the foundational years—up to the age of eight—to deepen comprehension and concept learning. The NCFSE highlights that children understand and retain concepts more effectively when taught in a language they naturally speak at link to check the official noticeA CBSE official noted that in Classes 1 and 2, the focus is primarily on learning two languages and basic mathematics. With the new guidelines, mathematics and other foundational subjects can now be taught in R1. NCERT, meanwhile, has already made textbooks for Classes 1 and 2 available in 22 Indian languages, with translation work underway for higher facilitate the transition, schools have been instructed to form NCF implementation committees by the end of May. These committees will be responsible for language mapping, identifying teaching resources, and overseeing curriculum adjustments. Teacher training workshops are also to be conducted to equip educators with strategies for multilingual teaching and language-sensitive schools are encouraged to begin implementing the changes from July, those needing more preparation time can do so, provided they avoid unnecessary delays. Schools will be required to submit monthly progress reports to CBSE starting in July, and academic observers may visit institutions to offer guidance and move marks a pivotal step toward multilingual education in India, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school environments for young Watch
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
NCERT drops all portions on Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 books, adds Maha Kumbh
The NCERT has reportedly dropped all references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate from its Class 7 school textbooks in its latest revision and added a chapter on dynasties that reflect 'Indian ethos', references to the Maha Kumbh and flagship union government initiatives. The changes are reportedly in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which emphasize incorporating Indian traditions, philosophies, knowledge systems, and local context into school education. While a detailed account of dynasties like Tughlaqs, Khaljis, Mamluks, and Lodis and a two-page table on Mughal emperors' achievements were 'trimmed' during its 'syllabus rationalisation' exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic, this is the first time that all contents related to Mughals and Delhi Sultanate have been removed completely, PTI news agency reported. The Social Science textbook 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond' has added new chapters on ancient Indian dynasties like the Magadha, Mauryas, Shungas, and Sātavāhanas with a focus on 'Indian ethos.' Another new chapter on sacred and pilgrimage sites across India and outside for religions like Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism has been named 'How the Land Becomes Sacred.' This chapter refers to places with 12 jyotirlingas, the Char Dham yatra, and the 'Shakti pithas' with revered river confluences, mountains, and forests have been mentioned as a 'sacred geography,' according to the PTI report. A quote from India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, which described the country as a land of pilgrimages also finds a mention. The new textbook claims that 'varna-jati system' initially provided social stability, but became rigid, particularly under British rule, leading to inequalities. A mention about the Maha Kumbh states how 660 million people participated in it, but has no mention of the fateful stampede in which 30 pilgrims died and several injured. The new book's chapter on India's Constitution mentions that there was a time when people were not allowed to fly the national flag at their homes. 'This changed in 2004 when a citizen felt it was his right to express pride in his country and challenged the rule in court. The Supreme Court agreed, saying that flying the flag is part of the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Expression. We can now fly the tricolour with pride, keeping in mind that it should never be dishonoured,' the chapter read. NCERT officials told PTI that these were only first part of the book and second part is expected to release in the coming months. They also declined to comment when asked whether those dropped portions will be added in the second part. Syllabus rationalisation by the NCERT in its textbooks has been met with criticism from opposition parties which termed the revamp as 'saffronisation' to suit the ruling party's 'agenda'. NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani had in an interview to PTI last year claimed, 'teaching about riots can make young children negative citizens.' The NCERT had removed portions refering to the Gujarat communal pogrom of 2002.
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Business Standard
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
New NCERT textbooks: Mughals, Delhi Sultanate dropped; Maha Kumbh added
The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023 Press Trust of India New Delhi All references to Mughals and Delhi Sultanate have been dropped from class 7 NCERT textbooks, while chapter on Indian dynasties, 'sacred geography,' references to Maha Kumbh, and government initiatives like Make in India and Beti Bachao, Beti padhao are among the new additions. The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which emphasise incorporating Indian traditions, philosophies, knowledge systems, and local context into school education. When contacted, NCERT officials said these are only first part of the book and second part is expected in coming months. They, however, did not comment on whether the dropped portions will be retained in the second part of the book. While NCERT had previously trimmed sections on the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate including detailed account of dynasties like Tughlaqs, Khaljis, Mamluks, and Lodis and a two-page table on Mughal emperors' achievements as part of its syllabus rationalisation during the COVID-19 pandemic in 202223, the new textbook has now removed all references to them. The book now has all new chapters with no mention of Mughals and Delhi Sultanate throughout. The Social Science textbook "Exploring Society: India and Beyond" has new chapters on ancient Indian dynasties like the Magadha, Mauryas, Shungas, and Satavahanas with a focus on "Indian ethos." Another new edition in the book is a chapter called "How the Land Becomes Sacred" that focuses on places considered sacred and pilgrimages across India and outside for religions like Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The chapter introduces concepts like "sacred geography" detailing networks of such places as 12 jyotirlingas, the char dham yatra, and the "Shakti pithas." The chapter also details such places as river confluences, mountains, and forests, which are revered. The text includes a quote from Jawaharlal Nehru, who described India as a land of pilgrimages from the icy peaks of Badrinath and Amarnath to the southern tip at Kanyakumari. The textbook claims that while the varna-jati system initially provided societal stability, it later became rigid, particularly under British rule, leading to inequalities. The Maha Kumbh mela held in Prayagraj earlier this year also finds mention in the book and states that how around 660 million people participated in it. There is no mention of the stampede in which 30 pilgrims died and several injured. References to government initiatives like Make in India, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and the Atal Tunnel, have been included in the new textbook. The book also has a chapter on the Constitution of India, which mentions that there was a time when people were not allowed to fly the national flag at their homes. "This changed in 2004 when a citizen felt it was his right to express pride in his country and challenged the rule in court. The Supreme Court agreed, saying that flying the flag is part of the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Expression. We can now fly the tricolour with pride, keeping in mind that it should never be dishonoured," the chapter read. In English textbook "Poorvi," out of 15 stories, poems, and narrative pieces, nine are by Indian writers or feature content and characters that are Indian, including works by Rabindranath Tagore, APJ Abdul Kalam, and Ruskin Bond. The earlier textbook called "Honeycomb" had 17 stories, poems, and other writings, including four by Indian writers. The revamp of NCERT textbooks has been met with criticism from opposition parties which equate the revamp with "saffronisation." NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani had in an interview to PTI last year claimed, "teaching about riots can make young children negative citizens.
Deccan Herald
27-04-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
New NCERT textbooks: Mughals, Delhi Sultanate dropped; 'sacred geography', Maha Kumbh added
The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which emphasise incorporating Indian traditions, philosophies, knowledge systems, and local context into school education.
