NCERT Class 8 revised textbook, 'Economic background' now listed among grounds for discrimination
The NCERT has revised its Class 8 Social Science textbook to include 'economic background' as a formal ground for discrimination. This update follows public debate regarding the definition of protected categories in educational materials.
Why it matters
The inclusion of economic status in educational definitions of discrimination reflects evolving social standards and policy debates in India.
"Economic background" is now listed among grounds for discrimination alongside caste, religion, race, gender, disability and other traditional identity markers, in the new NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook.
The report objectively describes the changes made to the textbook and provides context regarding the surrounding public debate.
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