India depriving occupied Kashmir of local language textbooks

India Depriving Occupied Kashmir of Local Language Textbooks

Government schools across Indian-occupied Kashmir have removed Kashmiri language textbooks for students up to year eight, sparking local outrage.

Teachers and activists have criticised the School Education Department (SED) and the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) for the oversight in providing textbooks in the local language.

Rights activist Rasikh Rasool Bhat said the absence of textbooks reflected a significant lapse by authorities.

Author's summary: Kashmiri language textbooks removed from schools.

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