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NCERT Faces Heat Over Harrapan 'Dancing Girl' Artefact, Ancient Figure 'Altered' In Class 9 Textbook

Published 15 June 2026 · trending

Critics have criticized NCERT’s new class 9 arts textbook for its depiction of the iconic Harappan 'dancing girl' sculpture. The image in the textbook appears

Critics have criticized NCERT’s new class 9 arts textbook for its depiction of the iconic Harappan 'dancing girl' sculpture. The image in the textbook appears shaded, unlike the original 4,000-year-old artefact preserved in museums. Watch video to know more. Chapters 0:00 Breaking News: Controversy Over NCERT Class 9 Arts Textbook 0:30 Understanding the Altered Depiction of the Harappan Dancing Girl Sculpture 1:00 Critics React: Historical Representation Concerns in Education 1:30 NCERT's Response: Steps for Correction and Clarification

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