The Textbook Formula: Why So Controversial?

When the Congress replaced the BJP in Karnataka, the government announced that the textbooks were too biased and had to be set right. Committees were set up and after two years of research, they came up with new books. But once again, they are full of mistakes not just factual but with many typos as well. On Agenda, we look at what makes textbooks so vulnerable to howlers. It is especially important because the NCERT has invited suggestions on reviewing of textbooks till Class 12. What should go into reviews? And why is it such a sensitive topic?