NEP Will Help Correct Distortions in History, Says Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Summary
Union Minister Suresh Gopi has stated that the National Education Policy (NEP) will play a crucial role in correcting what he describes as distortions and lies in the compilation of Indian history.
Minister's Statement in Thrissur
Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Thrissur, Suresh Gopi, has commented on the role of the National Education Policy (NEP) in shaping the country's curriculum. He stated that the NEP will serve as a significant tool to address what he termed as 'lies' and distortions in the way Indian history has been compiled and taught.
While interacting with people in his Lok Sabha constituency, the Minister alleged that the nation's history has been portrayed incorrectly for a long time. He positioned the NEP as a mechanism to rectify these historical narratives for future generations of students.
Context: NEP and Curriculum Changes
The Minister's remarks are part of a broader, ongoing discussion in India about curriculum reform under the NEP 2020. A central goal of the policy is to develop an education system that is more deeply rooted in Indian ethos and knowledge traditions.
As part of the NEP's implementation, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been in the process of revising school textbooks. This process, particularly for subjects like history and political science, has sparked considerable debate among academics, policymakers, and the public.
For students and parents, such statements signal the government's intent to continue with curriculum revisions. The aim, from the government's perspective, is to present a historical account that they believe is more accurate and aligned with national identity.
