NCERT panel recommends name change 'India with Bharat' in school textbooks

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) issued a statement today in response to recent media reports regarding the proposed change of the name "India" to "Bharat" in all NCERT textbooks.

In the statement, the NCERT emphasized that the development of a new syllabus and textbooks is an ongoing process. To ensure that any changes made are comprehensive and well-informed, the organization has initiated



consultations with various Curricular Area Groups comprising domain experts.

NCERT officials have emphasized that it is too premature to comment on the news being circulated in the media on the proposed name change issue. They have assured the public that any decisions regarding the inclusion of "Bharat" as an alternative name for India in educational materials will be made after thorough deliberation and consultation with experts.