NCERT textbook map omission: complaint filed over Maratha Empire map
A former Raigad MP has complained that the NCERT textbook map omission removed the Maratha Empire map from a school textbook. The complaint names Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in its context.
The matter was reported on a national education news site and categorised under Latest News , Featured and Exams . The report presents the MP's allegation but offers limited supporting details.
NCERT textbook map omission: what the report states
The core claim is that a map showing the Maratha Empire is missing from an NCERT school textbook. The former Raigad MP has raised this as a curricular concern and has referenced the education minister in the complaint.
The report does not quote verbatim statements from the MP or include a copy of the complaint. It also does not specify which textbook edition, class or chapter is affected.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Complaint | Map of the Maratha Empire missing from an NCERT school textbook |
| Named official | Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is referenced in the complaint context |
| Where reported | National education news site (listed under Latest News, Featured, Exams) |
| NCERT response | Not provided in the report |
| Textbook edition/class | Not specified in the report |
NCERT textbook map omission: what's not yet clear
The report lacks an official statement from NCERT and does not include any comment from Dharmendra Pradhan. It also does not explain why the map might have been omitted or whether the omission was intentional, an editorial decision, or an error.
There is no timeline given for any review or corrective action. The article does not include perspectives from historians, curriculum experts, or the textbook committee.
If you are a student, parent or teacher following this, watch for an official notice from NCERT or the education ministry. Official acknowledgements are the only verified way to confirm changes to curriculum or textbooks.