NCERT flags circulation of pirated text books, fake social science class IX books on social media
NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT has reported the circulation of unauthorized and pirated copies of its textbooks in print and digital formats on various platforms in India.He said that a fake version of social science textbook of class IX Part 1 Understanding Society India & Beyond is being distributed through social media channel websites and messaging groups without the approval of the Council.Caution against fake NCERT textbooksNCERT clarified that textbooks are published in print and published only through official channels and no book is authorized for circulation before its publication.It added that such unauthorized content may be inaccurate, incomplete, manipulated or fabricated and should not be relied upon by students, parents, teachers or the general public.Official sources of NCERT text booksAspirants have been advised to access NCERT textbooks only through official sources including NCERT Website, ePathshala, NCERT Textbook Portal, vendor list, soft copies. Legal action and complaintNCERT said it is taking legal action against persons and entities involved in piracy and circulation of fake content under the Copyright Act, 1957 and other applicable laws and urged the public to report unauthorized activities through secy.ncert@nic.in.The Council reiterated that no textbook is authorized for circulation before the official release and all stakeholders should avoid unverified link apps and messaging groups claiming to provide NCERT materials or pre-release content.Digital copies are freely available on official NCERT platforms and authorized systems that ensure students and teachers have access to verified learning material without relying on third-party sources.Unauthorized reproduction distribution and digital circulation of NCERT copyrighted material is illegal and punishable under the Copyright Act, 1957.Parents and teachers of students are advised to verify all educational content only from NCERT verified sources and ignore any claims circulating on social media websites or messaging platforms.NCERT is coordinating with relevant authorities to identify sources of fake content and restrict access to unauthorized distribution channels.All stakeholders are encouraged to rely on the official NCERT ePathshala website and authorized vendors for authentic textbooks and to promptly report suspicious links to prevent misinformation and safeguard academic integrity in the country’s schools and digital learning platforms by ensuring that students and educators access verified content through trusted government resources at all times without relying on unverified third-party online distribution channels at the india
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