Over 4,200 Books Pulled From Shelves of J&K Colleges, Libraries
Officials said 1,752 titles were sent for expert review as the scrutiny continues under clear criteria for objectionable content.
- On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Legislative Assembly it screened 21.81 lakh college books this year, withdrawing 4,812 volumes deemed to contain "objectionable material."
- The Higher Education Department initiated this comprehensive screening in July, aiming to prevent circulation of content allegedly profiled separatist leaders and promoted secessionism in college libraries.
- Officials reported the 4,812 withdrawn books included 518 formally banned copies and 4,249 non-banned titles, with 94% of these removals occurring in the Kashmir division compared to the Jammu division.
- Langate MLA and Awami Ittehad Party leader Sheikh Khursheed questioned the government response, expressing dissatisfaction that it lacked a specific list of withdrawn titles and authors.
- Authorities continue implementing a three-tier "academic and content scrutiny mechanism" to evaluate library materials, ensuring all publications align with the Constitution of India and national security standards.
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J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content
The Jammu and Kashmir government has removed over 4,700 books, including banned publications, from colleges across the Union Territory after a comprehensive review of nearly 2.2 million publications. This action follows a controversy over objectionable content and aims to uphold constitutional values and national integrity in higher education institutions.
Why J&K Govt withdrew 4,767 books from colleges, libraries after screening 21.8 lakh publications
The government said the ‘withdrawal’ of books is part of wider scrutiny exercise covering books and other publications available in educational institutions and libraries.
Over 4,200 ‘objectionable’ books withdrawn from circulation, J&K Assembly told - The Tribune
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than 4,200 books containing 'objectionable material' have been withdrawn from circulation following a scrutiny of books available in government colleges and other higher educational institutions across the Union Territory.
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