Updated Mar 04, 2021 | 13:20 IST
The NCERT book in question claims that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb gave grants to rebuild Hindu temples during his reign. ncert
New Delhi: An RTI activist has sent a legal notice to the NCERT (National Council for Educational Research and Training) to make amends in its Class 12 history book being taught in schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
The book in question claims that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb gave grants to rebuild Hindu temples during his reign. However, when Tapinder Singh, a social activist from Bharatpur in Rajasthan, asked the NCERT via an RTI about evidence backing the claim, the autonomous government body was not able to furnish any proof.
Schools were shut in March last year as a precautionary measure following the outbreak of the coronavirus. During the subsequent nationwide lockdown, students moved to online classes
CBSE restructures affiliation system for schools as per NEP 2020, check details
The new CBSE affiliation process will be transparent and there will be a quick and time-bound disposal of all the applications for affiliation. The CBSE has provided a timeline for the affiliation process. (File image)
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Updated: Jan 25, 2021, 04:49 PM IST
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to change its affiliation system and make the process entirely digital soon. The plan to restructure the affiliation system is in line with the reforms that have been introduced under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The new affiliation system of the CBSE would mean that there will be very less human intervention in the process and it is slated to come into effect in March 2021.