Overview

• The handbook’s note wrongly stated that Subhas Chandra Bose fled to Germany “fearing the British” before forming the Indian National Army.
• Teachers detected the inaccuracy upon receiving the Class 4 guide and promptly reported it to SCERT.
• SCERT issued a recall and released a revised version of the teacher’s handbook with the flawed phrasing removed.
• The council has opened an internal inquiry to determine how the error evaded existing review protocols.
• The incident highlights gaps in editorial oversight for school materials and has led SCERT to strengthen its quality-control procedures.