'Bharat in our DNA,' says BJP on NCERT panel's recommendation for school textbooks

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in India has recommended replacing the term 'India' with 'Bharat' in school textbooks. BJP leader Tarun Chugh welcomed the move, stating that 'Bharat' is part of the country's DNA. The recommendation was made by a committee headed by historian CI Issac, who...

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Bharat Over India: Proposed Changes in NCERT | Opposition calls it fear of INDIA alliance | Oneindia
A National Council of Educational Research and Training, NCERT committee suggests replacing "India" with "Bharat" in school textbooks, citing historical roots. The proposed changes also include introducing "classical history" and highlighting "Hindu victories." While committee chair C I Isaac emphasises the historical authenticity, NCERT Chairman Dinesh Saklani clarifies that a final decision is pending. Opposition says, the govt is afraid of the growing influence of INDIA alliance. Watch. #NCERT #BharatOverIndia #CurriculumChange #ClassicalHistory #IndianKnowledgeSystem #EducationalReform #HistoricalNarratives #CulturalIdentity #NEP2020 #HinduVictories #NEP ~HT.99~ED.103~

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