Odisha government school textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 are found to contain 1,741 errors after spending about Rs 175 crore on printing and publication. The reported issues include spelling and grammatical mistakes, as well as factual inaccuracies.
Multiple outlets report that an inquiry also points to weaknesses in the review and checking process used before publication. As a result, disciplinary action is pursued against responsible parties. Reporting also indicates the state plans to strengthen scrutiny for revised textbook editions to prevent similar errors in future printings.
