NCERT's 'Dancing Girl' Controversy: Historical Revision or Age-Appropriate Change?

Published 16 June 2026 · india

AS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें GS Foundation IAS Mains Courses IAS Prelims IAS Optional Courses

AS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें GS Foundation IAS Mains Courses IAS Prelims IAS Optional Courses NCERT Courses ************************************************************************* The iconic 4,500-year-old "Dancing Girl" of Mohenjo-daro has become the centre of a fresh controversy after NCERT's new Class 9 Arts textbook presented the famous Indus Valley Civilisation artefact in an altered form. While the original bronze figurine is depicted with its bare torso visible, the new textbook version appears visually modified, triggering a debate over historical accuracy, age-appropriateness, and the representation of India's cultural heritage.

In this video, we discuss • What is the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro? • Why has NCERT's new textbook sparked controversy? • What objections have historians, including Michel Danino, raised? • Is this an issue of censorship, pedagogy, or historical interpretation? • Why is this topic important for UPSC aspirants? This issue is relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains, particularly under Ancient Indian History, Art & Culture, Education, and debates surrounding decolonisation and representation. Watch till the end for a balanced analysis of one of the most discussed current affairs topics in Indian education and heritage.

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