Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi orders inquiry into school textbook mistakes
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Summary
Odisha’s Primary Teachers Association said 1,678 errors were identified in the textbooks, ranging from spelling mistakes to factual inaccuracies
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right