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Deccan Herald
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
'Huge dishonour': Patnaik expresses anguish over 'omission' of Paika rebellion from NCERT book
Deeply concerned to know that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (@ncert) has dropped #Odisha 's Paika Rebellion or Paika Bidroha from its text books. The Paika rebellion was a watershed moment in Odisha's history as our brave Paikas fought with…
India Today
20-07-2025
- General
- India Today
New NCERT textbook brings project-based learning to Sanskrit in Class 8
Sanskrit in classrooms is getting a new voice. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a fresh Class 8 Sanskrit textbook titled Deepakam, aligning it with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the updated school curriculum framework (NCF-SE 2023).The book marks a shift from traditional textbook methods, aiming to make Sanskrit more connected to real life and how students think and learn NEW FORMAT FOR AN OLD LANGUAGEDeepakam is not just a textbook. It is a deliberate attempt to shift how Sanskrit is taught in schools. One of the major changes is the move toward project-based learning. This encourages students to explore the language through real-life situations and logical problem-solving. It's less about memorisation, more about learning has also been introduced, offering students visual cues to understand meanings and contexts better. The grammar exercises in the textbook are designed to identify learning gaps and offer ways to exercises aim to be less mechanical and more diagnostic in : ' – 8 ' NEP 2020 NCF SE2023 * : : – NCERT (@ncert) July 18, 2025In a notable addition, the textbook includes modern topics. A chapter on 'Digital India' is part of the curriculum, showing how an ancient language can speak the language of the present. This makes Sanskrit more relatable and reflects how the language continues to WITH INDIA 'S LITERARY PASTWhile adapting to modern times, the textbook does not ignore its roots. It includes poetic selections that reflect human values, stories of wisdom, discipline, and like the Hitopadesha and Charaka Samhita are introduced, offering students a window into the depth of Indian philosophical and scientific have also been designed to make learning enjoyable. Colourful writing tasks and engaging activities fill the pages, aiming to replace fear with curiosity when it comes to Sanskrit AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSAccording to NCERT's official post on X (formerly Twitter), Deepakam is now available for purchase. Students can access it through NCERT's official website or buy it on Deepakam, NCERT has attempted a careful balance: preserving the heritage of the Sanskrit language while adapting it to modern is both an academic tool and a cultural bridge, marking another step in reshaping Indian education in line with the goals of NEP 2020.- Ends
