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5 July 2026

Pro-separatist book controversy in J&K

The incident serves as a practical case study on the lack of due diligence in government-sponsored educational schemes and the ethical responsibilities of civil servants in ensuring the integrity of public content.

1 min read Day 1 of 3 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Jammu & Kashmir administration suspended eight School Education Department officials following the discovery of 'pro-separatist' content in a book titled 'Personalities and Legends of J&K'.
  • Two authors and publishers associated with the book have been blacklisted by the administration.
  • The book was published under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, which is intended for distribution in 18,328 government schools and 394 PM SHRI schools.
  • The administration cited 'negligence, dereliction of duty and lack of proper due diligence' by the sub-committee and supervisory officers as the reason for the disciplinary action.
  • The official stance is that the content posed a risk to law and order.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Investigation into pro-separatist content in J&K school books, which has been running since 5 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the importance of institutional oversight and due diligence in the development and distribution of educational material within government-funded school schemes. How does such oversight ensure the alignment of curriculum with national integration goals? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme, under which educational materials are developed for government schools, is an integrated scheme for which of the following sectors?

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