'An obsolete Victorian view': NCERT clothes Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' in Class 9 textbook, sparks row
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Summary
Shading has been added across the upper body of the "Dancing Girl", making it noticeably different from photographs of the original sculpture.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right