Kerala General Education Minister V. Sivankutty described the NCERT movement as a serious irrationality and a cultural imposition that undermines the linguistic diversity of India
Kerala General Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, on Monday (April 14, 2025) criticized the reported decision of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to use Hindi titles for textbooks in English, describing it as a serious irrationality and a cultural imposition that undermines the linguistic diversity of India.
He argued that replacing long -standing English titles, which foster sensitivity and understanding among students, with Hindi titles as ‘Mridangam’ and ‘Santoor’ is inappropriate.
This change, Hey, said, contradicts Kerala’s commitment to preserve linguistic diversity and prioritization of regional cultural autonomy.
The minister also declared that the NCERT Decision Socava the federal principles and constitutional values.
The titles of textbooks, he said, are not simply labels; They shape the perceptions and imagination of the students. Therefore, average English students must have English titles in their textbooks, he said.
He asked the NCERT to review and withdraw this decision and urged all states to join such impositions. Education, he emphasized, should be a tool for empowerment and consensus, not a tool for imposition.
Published – April 15, 2025 03:17 am ist