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NCERT Grade 6 Kannada Textbook: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has clarified its position regarding questions raised in the media concerning the Class 6 Kannada language textbook from the 'R3' series. The Council stated that the concerns raised about the textbook's title and the dietary topics included within it are not based on facts.

**Language textbooks named after rivers**
NCERT explained that its language textbooks—specifically those in the 'R3' series—have been named after major Indian rivers. Accordingly, the Kannada language book has been named 'Krishna', inspired by the Krishna River, a major river in Karnataka.

The Council further noted that the Hindi book is named 'Ganga', the English book 'Kaveri', and the Urdu book 'Jamuna' (Yamuna). According to NCERT, this naming convention aligns with connecting students to local culture and Indian contexts. It is consistent with the principles of cultural connection and rootedness in local contexts as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.

**Clarification regarding a balanced diet**
Addressing questions about the dietary content in the book, NCERT stated that the concept of a balanced diet is covered in detail in Chapter 6 of this Class 6 textbook.

According to the Council, the chapter titled 'Health is Wealth' clearly states at the outset that a balanced diet, regular exercise, and hygiene are essential for good health. Additionally, page 63—under the heading 'Balanced Diet'—explains that the body requires milk, green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruits, and various other food items, all of which should be part of one's daily diet.

**Illustrations include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items**
NCERT stated that the illustration provided on page 63 of the book depicts both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items. Additionally, the chapter provides examples of traditional and healthy foods from various states across the country, thereby acquainting students with India's culinary diversity.

**The book does not take a stance for or against vegetarianism or non-vegetarianism**
The Council clarified that nowhere in the textbook is there any content promoting vegetarianism or opposing non-vegetarian food. The sole objective of the chapter is to raise awareness among students about healthy eating and a balanced diet.

NCERT further stated that the book attempts to explain the concept of a balanced diet to students through various activities and questions. The Council reiterated its commitment to providing quality learning materials to students and welcomed suggestions and constructive feedback from all stakeholders to improve the textbooks.

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