Odisha government suspends four seniorsuspends four senior officials for 2,000 textbook mistakes
The Odisha government suspended four senior officials and initiated disciplinary action against six others on June 26, 2026, for over 2,000 errors in new school textbooks.
The state council of education, research and training, led by former director Manoj Padhi, was held responsible for the mistakes that affected students across the state.
This action matters because it highlights the government's commitment to educational quality and accountability in curriculum development.
- Odisha's education system serves over 15 million students across more than 30,000 schools.
- The SCERT of Odisha was established in 1979 to standardize curriculum across the state's diverse regions.
- School textbook production in India typically involves 18-month review cycles before publication.
