Overview

• The National Council of Educational Research and Training has formed a specialist committee led by curriculum head Ranjana Arora to scrutinize feedback on its new Class 8 Social Science textbook.
• Objections from descendants of Jaisalmer’s royal family and other stakeholders over a map depicting their region as part of the Maratha Empire triggered the review.
• Chairperson Michel Danino confirmed ongoing research to verify whether the textbook’s map boundaries are inaccurate and to guide any necessary corrections.
• NCERT follows its established policy of convening expert panels whenever substantial stakeholder feedback or historical disputes arise around textbook content.
• The committee aims to deliver an evidence-based report and update the volume “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” with revised content at the earliest opportunity.