rinagar, July 6: In view of recent issues raised in social media regarding objectionable content in books supplied to government schools, the authorities on Monday reconstituted committees to reverify the contents of books under supply by various publishers under Library Component of Samagra Shiksha (2025–26) of the School Education Department.
The decision has been taken to ensure that all reading material provided to students is fully aligned with constitutional values, national integration, scientific temper, inclusivity, and balanced historical perspectives. The move reflects the department’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and appropriateness in educational resources made available to school children.
As such separate committees have been constituted for Jammu and Kashmir divisions comprising officers from Samagra Shiksha, School Education Department, and SCERT. The committees have been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting a thorough review of the contents of books supplied by various publishers under the Library Component for the academic year 2025–26.
The committees will scrutinize the books to identify and report any objectionable, inappropriate, or factually inaccurate content.
The department has clarified that no payment to publishers under the concerned component of Samagra Shiksha has been released till date and will only be released after the verification process is completed by the said committees and after the committees authenticate the suitability and veracity of the content to the extent of a single word.
The School Education Department reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the interests of students and ensuring that educational materials distributed in schools contribute positively to learning, critical thinking, and the overall development of young minds.
