NCERT Recommendation for replacing the name "India" in school textbooks with "Bharat"

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed that the word India be replaced with "Bharat" in school textbooks, according to the committee's chairperson, CI Isaac, on October 25.

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According to Isaac, the proposal was made unanimously by the seven-member high-level committee, and it was also mentioned in the panel's final position document on social sciences.

The news comes just days after the government was seen promoting the usage of the name Bharat, with invitations to the G20 presidential dinner in September stating that the event would be hosted by the "President of Bharat."

Following that, at the G20 heads of state summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nameplate had the term Bharat instead of India.

As per the Isaac "The term India only became widely used after the establishment of the East India Company and the battle of Plassey in 1757".

On the other hand, the word India has been used for over 5,000 years, he continued. In light of this, all seven panel members agreed to endorse the use of Bharat in textbooks for students in all grades, Isaac added.

Isaac further stated that the panel has proposed the inclusion of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in all subject syllabuses, as well as the inclusion of 'classical history' in history texts rather than 'ancient history'.

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