Odisha govt. suspends four senior officials for 1,678 mistakes in new school textbooks
The Odisha government has suspended four senior education officials and initiated disciplinary action against others following the discovery of over 1,600 errors in school textbooks. The state plans to issue corrected materials and establish a quality assurance cell to prevent future mistakes.
Why it matters
This reflects government accountability measures regarding educational standards and the quality of public school resources.
The Odisha government on Friday (June 26, 2026) placed four senior officers including former director of State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT) Manoj Padhi under suspension and took disciplinary action against six persons holding them responsible for over 2,000 mistakes in textbooks being taught in Classes 1 to 8.
The report is a straightforward account of government administrative actions and official statements.
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