Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 17-
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has written a demi-official letter to Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister Government of India and brought his attention about the the numerous errors in the Punjabi text book "Punjabi Primer" (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਾਇਦਾ) published under the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi. This book is designed for Balvatika/Anganwadi-level children and adult literacy programs, contains significant spelling mistakes and factual inaccuracies, particularly in the representation of the Punjabi alphabet.
He pointed out that one of the most glaring errors in that book which incorrectly starts the Punjabi alphabet with "ਅ" instead of the correct " ਓ ". Such fundamental mistakes not only misguide young learners but also undermine the effectiveness of literacy initiatives for adults. It is imperative that educational materials, especially those meant for foundational learning, maintain the highest standards of accuracy and authenticity, Sandhwan said.