NCERT Textbook Row: Shaded Harappan Dancing Girl Figurine Sparking Debate; Council To Review Image
The Council of Educational Research and Training is facing criticism after a controversial illustration of the Harappan dancing girl figurine appeared in a newly introduced
The Council of Educational Research and Training is facing criticism after a controversial illustration of the Harappan dancing girl figurine appeared in a newly introduced Class 9 art textbook. In the updated textbook, the icon's torso is shaded, appearing clothed, which differs from its actual historical depiction.
This alteration has sparked a debate on textbook censorship and history sanitisation, drawing criticism from political figures, including Congress spokesperson Dr. Sharma Mohammed. NCERT officials stated they have noted the matter and referred the issue to the concerned department, which is responsible for the Class 9 art book, and are awaiting their report on the controversy.
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