Former SCERT Director arrested over errors in Odisha textbooks

The former director of Odisha's State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has been arrested for his role in publishing and distributing textbooks riddled with errors, leading to a financial loss of around ₹175 crore for the state. This scandal highlights systemic failures in educational oversight and raises concerns about the quality control processes in government-run educational materials. Such lapses not only drain public funds but also undermine the trust in educational institutions, making this arrest a significant development in addressing governance issues in state education.