The Economic Times

NCERT clarifies Grade 6 Kannada textbook title, rejects claims of promoting vegetarianism

NCERT has clarified concerns surrounding its Grade 6 Kannada textbook, Krishna. The council explained that textbook titles in the R3 series are named after major Indian rivers, with Krishna honoring the river in Karnataka. Regarding content, NCERT stated the chapter on balanced diets emphasizes nutrition and includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food examples to promote healthy eating awareness, not to advocate for or against any specific dietary choice.