Odisha Govt to Replace Error-Ridden School Textbooks, Revised Editions Soon

Bhubaneswar: Facing criticism over errors detected in newly introduced school textbooks, the Odisha Government on Wednesday assured that revised and completely error-free books for students of Classes I to VIII will be supplied at the earliest, while interim corrective measures will be adopted to ensure uninterrupted classroom learning.

Addressing the media, School & Mass Education Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Dr. N. Thirumala Naik said the issue has been treated with utmost priority and the government has already initiated corrective and accountability measures following the detection of inaccuracies in textbooks introduced for the 2026–27 academic session.

He informed that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had directed the constitution of an inquiry committee under the chairmanship of the Development Commissioner to examine how the errors occurred and identify those responsible. Based on the committee’s recommendations, necessary action has already been initiated and further steps will be taken wherever required.

Dr. Naik said the government remains committed to ensuring that students receive quality learning material and has instructed officials to expedite the process of correcting and replacing the books.

According to the department, all identified errors are currently being examined and revised in consultation with subject experts. To make the process more transparent and participatory, updated versions of the textbooks will soon be uploaded on the Department’s website and the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) portal for review by academicians and the public.

Suggestions and feedback received during this process will be incorporated before finalising the textbooks for printing and distribution.

Until the revised editions reach schools, teachers will be provided with corrected academic content to ensure that classroom teaching and learning activities continue without disruption.

The department reiterated that supplying accurate and error-free textbooks to students across the state remains its immediate priority.