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<\/figure>\nKumar stated that NCERT is developing a new set of textbooks in line with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (File pic\/News18)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Further, chairpersons and directors of NIT, IIM have also issued letters in support of the Chairperson of the University Grants Commission M Jagadesh Kumar’s comment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Chairperson of the University Grants Commission\u00a0M Jagadesh Kumar in his recent comments criticised the group of academicians who are distancing themselves from the recent rationalisation of NCERT books especially Political Science textbook. The chairperson \u2018completely justified\u2019 the act of rationalisation of NCERT books and said dissenting group have some other reasons to criticise rather than academic concerns.<\/p>\n
In his comment, the UGC Chief said \u201cThe recent modifications to the textbooks are not the only changes that have been made. NCERT has been revising its textbooks periodically in the past as well. The rationalization of textbook contents by NCERT is completely justified. NCERT has repeatedly stated that the revision of textbooks is based on feedback and suggestions from various stakeholders.”<\/p>\n
Kumar stated that NCERT is developing a new set of textbooks in line with the\u00a0National Curriculum Framework for School Education. The UGC chief confirmed that current rationalisation is a part of temporary phase and hence these \u2018hue and cry\u00a0by these academicians holds no merit\u2019. The comment by\u00a0Chairperson of the University Grants Commission M Jagadesh Kumar are supported by more than 1000\u00a0academicians as reported by Indian Express.<\/p>\n
Further, chairpersons and directors of NIT, IIM have also issued letters in support of the Kumar\u2019s comment. The group of\u00a0academicians who supported the rationalisation move have called the dissenting members \u2018arrogant and self-interested individuals who aim to obstruct the implementation of NEP 2020.\u2019 The statement by the supporters\u00a0comes in the backdrop when 33 members of the Political Science textbooks committee requested the council to remove their names from the rationalisation of the textbook<\/a>.<\/p>\nHowever, the NCERT had on Saturday posted an official statement on its website, which clearly stated that rationalisation of textbooks is an ongoing exercise and that dropping off the names of those contributing to the development of these books was \u201cout of question\u201d. The statement was not signed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Chairperson of the University Grants Commission\u00a0M Jagadesh Kumar in his recent comments criticised the group of academicians who are distancing themselves from the recent rationalisation of NCERT books especially Political Science textbook. The chairperson \u2018completely justified\u2019 the act of rationalisation of NCERT books and said dissenting group have some other reasons to criticise rather than academic concerns.<\/p>\n
In his comment, the UGC Chief said \u201cThe recent modifications to the textbooks are not the only changes that have been made. NCERT has been revising its textbooks periodically in the past as well. The rationalization of textbook contents by NCERT is completely justified. NCERT has repeatedly stated that the revision of textbooks is based on feedback and suggestions from various stakeholders.”<\/p>\n
Kumar stated that NCERT is developing a new set of textbooks in line with the\u00a0National Curriculum Framework for School Education. The UGC chief confirmed that current rationalisation is a part of temporary phase and hence these \u2018hue and cry\u00a0by these academicians holds no merit\u2019. The comment by\u00a0Chairperson of the University Grants Commission M Jagadesh Kumar are supported by more than 1000\u00a0academicians as reported by Indian Express.<\/p>\n
Further, chairpersons and directors of NIT, IIM have also issued letters in support of the Kumar\u2019s comment. The group of\u00a0academicians who supported the rationalisation move have called the dissenting members \u2018arrogant and self-interested individuals who aim to obstruct the implementation of NEP 2020.\u2019 The statement by the supporters\u00a0comes in the backdrop when 33 members of the Political Science textbooks committee requested the council to remove their names from the rationalisation of the textbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, the NCERT had on Saturday posted an official statement on its website, which clearly stated that rationalisation of textbooks is an ongoing exercise and that dropping off the names of those contributing to the development of these books was \u201cout of question\u201d. The statement was not signed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n