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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

NCERT clarifies Grade 6 Kannada textbook title, rejects claims of promoting vegetarianism

New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Thursday issued a clarification in response to concerns raised in sections of the media regarding the title and content of the Grade 6 Kannada R3 textbook, stating that the textbook neither promotes vegetarianism nor opposes non-vegetarian food.

In a press release, NCERT said concerns had been raised about the title of the textbook and references to diet in its content.

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