Odisha invites public feedback on revised class 1–4 textbooks after error row
The Odisha government has invited teachers, parents, students, and the general public to review revised digital versions of Class 1 to 4 textbooks after correcting errors found in the original editions. Citizens have been given seven days to submit suggestions before the books are finalised and sent for printing.
The move comes after a major controversy over mistakes in school textbooks introduced for the 2026–27 academic session. A high-level inquiry identified 1,678 factual, typographical, and printing errors, prompting the state government to revise the books.
The corrected versions have been uploaded on the websites of the School and Mass Education Department, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA), and the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
Officials said all feedback received during the consultation period will be reviewed before the textbooks are approved for publication. The government has also taken disciplinary action against several officials over the lapses and assured students that they will soon receive accurate, error-free textbooks to ensure uninterrupted learning.
