Odisha CM orders inquiry into 1,678 errors in school textbooks
Odisha's Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry after 1,678 errors were discovered in newly printed school textbooks. The mistakes include factual inaccuracies, such as misidentifying historical figures and landmarks.
Why it matters
The incident highlights systemic failures in educational material production and raises concerns about the quality of state-sponsored curriculum.
Taking strong exception to glaring errors in newly introduced school textbooks for Classes I to VIII, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) directed strict action against officials responsible for as many as 1,678 mistakes.
The report objectively covers the government's response and the public criticism regarding the textbook errors.
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