NCERT to restore original ‘Dancing Girl’ of Mohenjo-daro in class IX textbooks
The NCERT has decided to restore the original, unaltered image of the 'Dancing Girl' figurine in its class IX arts education textbook. This follows public criticism regarding a digitally altered version that obscured anatomical details.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing debates regarding historical accuracy and cultural representation in educational materials.
NCERT to restore original ‘Dancing Girl’ of Mohenjo-daro in class IX textbooks | India News - The Times of India
The article provides a neutral account of the controversy and the subsequent administrative decision.
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