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11 July 2026

Screening of books in Kashmir academic institutions

The topic touches upon the balance between academic freedom and national security, providing relevant context for discussions on regionalism, federalism, and the role of education in national integration.

1 min read Day 3 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Kashmir University and Valley-wide educational institutions are conducting a screening process to remove books suspected of containing 'anti-India' or 'pro-separatist' content.
  • The departments of Political Science, Law, and History are the primary focus of this exercise.
  • The J&K School Education Department and Higher Education Department have issued circulars establishing a framework for evaluating academic material.
  • Criteria for academic resources include established academic merit, factual authenticity, pedagogical relevance, and educational value.
  • Materials must be consistent with the Constitution of India, existing laws, and the National Education Policy (NEP).
  • Prohibited content includes material that promotes, glorifies, or justifies terrorism, violent extremism, secessionism, radicalisation, or activities prejudicial to national sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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 role of educational institutions in maintaining national integrity and security. How can a balance be struck between academic freedom and the constitutional mandate to prevent the promotion of secessionist or extremist ideologies? 150 words
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  2. The National Education Policy (NEP) emphasizes the need for value-based education that aligns with national interests. In the context of recent directives regarding the screening of academic literature in sensitive regions, evaluate the challenges faced by educational institutions in interpreting 'problematic content' while upholding the principles of critical inquiry and academic autonomy. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following criteria is explicitly mentioned by the J&K Higher Education Department for evaluating academic resources in educational institutions?

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