Shillong, Nov 16: The state cabinet has approved the proposal for adaptation of NCERT text books with modifications in certain subjects to be carried out by MBoSE.
This will allow the adaptation of the NCERT textbooks with necessary modifications from Class I to X. For schools teaching in local/vernacular language (from Class I to V), the necessary changes in language will be done for the adaptation to take place. The process for phase 1 will start in the next academic year.
Briefing reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the government is concerned about the education system in the state. “After consultation and research with many stakeholders in the education system, we have concluded that most of the MBoSE textbooks especially for Mathematics, Science and English are not up to the national standards. The adaptation aims to improve- the overall quality of textbooks, learning outcomes, quality of content, which also will lead to the reduction in the number of textbooks. We will also ensure the curriculum is adapted to the national curriculum with adaptation to local content based on our culture and history”, he said.