Name, content of NCERT class 6 Kannada textbook turn contentious (opens original article in a new tab)

Controversy arises over NCERT's class 6 R3 Kannada textbook title and content, with critics accusing it of promoting vegetarianism and cultural bias.

• Educationists and writers object to the class 6 R3 Kannada textbook title 'Krishna' and emphasis on sattvic vegetarian diet over non-vegetarian food.
• The textbook's content is criticized for lacking cultural and social diversity of Karnataka and omitting regional folklore and literature.
• Allegations include using textbooks for political and cultural oppression under the National Education Policy 2020.