Campus Times|Lucknow

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has banned the use of the Class 8 National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Social Science textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Part 2 in all schools across the state following directions from the Supreme Court of India.

The Basic and Secondary Education Departments have directed government and private schools to immediately stop using the book and seize any available copies.

Reason behind it!

The action follows the Supreme Court’s February 26 order on a petition challenging a chapter titled “Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,” which the court said could affect the image of the judiciary. The court also halted the book’s publication, distribution, and digital circulation.

States and Union Territories have been asked to submit compliance reports within two weeks. In Uttar Pradesh, district-level reports will be compiled and submitted to the state government by March 9.

Additional Chief Secretary (Education) Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma has directed education officials across the state to ensure strict implementation of the order.