Are cartoons in NCERT textbooks proper? Supreme Court asks retired judge panel to review
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Summary
The order came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the issue and said 'textbook is not a place where you use cartoons'
Key Facts
TypeNotification
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedTuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of EducationUGC
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsStudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversities
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