Odisha to replace faulty school textbooks with error-free editions, public feedback to shape final versions

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, JULY 1, 2026

The Odisha Government has decided to provide completely error-free new textbooks to students of Classes I to VIII at the earliest after errors were detected in the newly introduced books for the 2026–27 academic session, School & Mass Education Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Dr. N. Thirumala Naik announced on Wednesday.

Addressing the media, Dr. Naik said the State Government has taken the issue with utmost seriousness and, under the direction of the Chief Minister, has initiated measures to ensure that students receive thoroughly revised and error-free textbooks without delay.

He informed that a committee headed by the Development Commissioner was constituted on the Chief Minister's direction to investigate how the errors had occurred and identify those responsible. Acting on the committee's recommendations, the Government has already initiated necessary action and will take further action wherever required.

"The Hon'ble Chief Minister has viewed the issue with utmost seriousness and has directed the department to provide completely error-free textbooks to all the students as early as possible," Dr. Naik said.

He added that all identified errors are being comprehensively reviewed and verified in consultation with subject experts. The revised versions of the textbooks will soon be uploaded on the School & Mass Education Department's website as well as the OSEPA website to invite suggestions and feedback from academicians and the general public.

After examining the feedback received, the Government will finalise the revised textbooks and ensure their early distribution to students across the State.

To prevent any disruption in classroom teaching until the corrected textbooks are printed and supplied, Dr. Naik said teachers will be provided with corrected content for use during classroom instruction.

The Commissioner-cum-Secretary reiterated that the Government is committed to ensuring that every student receives accurate, high-quality learning material and that all necessary steps are being taken to restore confidence in the newly developed textbooks.