India, July 1 -- A factual error in the newly introduced Class IV Mathematics textbook published by the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati) has raised serious concerns among teachers and education experts, who have demanded immediate correction of the mistake. The textbook incorrectly mentions the death date of renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan as April 27, 1920, instead of the correct date, April 26, 1920.

The error was identified in the revised Class IV Mathematics textbook introduced this academic year as part of the National Education Policy (NEP). Teachers pointed out the incorrect date after reviewing the textbook once it was distributed to schools. .

The teachers id...