Odisha's Education Authority Promises Error-Free Textbooks After Recent Mistakes

In a recent acknowledgment of errors in school textbooks, Odisha's SCERT has committed to ensuring future editions are free from mistakes. Following a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, a committee has been formed to investigate the discrepancies and hold responsible parties accountable. The SCERT has assured that revised textbooks for the 2027-28 academic year will be corrected. This proactive approach aims to enhance the quality of education in the state and restore confidence among educators and students alike.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 18, 2026, 18:12 IST

Addressing Textbook Errors in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has acknowledged that there were inaccuracies in this year's school textbooks and has assured that such errors will not occur in future editions.

District education officials have been notified about the necessary corrective actions, and teachers have been instructed to amend the mistakes found in the textbooks.

SCERT has stated that updated textbooks for the academic year 2027-28 will be devoid of these errors.

In a related development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday to discuss the discrepancies identified in government school textbooks.

The meeting included School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and senior officials from various departments, who participated via video conferencing.

During the session, the Chief Minister urged officials to take prompt action to resolve the issues. He also announced the establishment of a three-member committee led by the Development Commissioner to pinpoint the individuals or agencies responsible for the inaccuracies.

The committee is expected to deliver its findings within a week, and the Chief Minister indicated that strict measures would be enforced against those found culpable.