Dharmendra Pradhan (file photo)

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Center will revise a controversial NCERT textbook chapter on judiciary under the supervision of a committee led by former Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra.The minister said that this step has been taken following the guidance of the Supreme Court and the aim of this effort is to ensure transparency and balance in school education.On the recent controversy involving UGC rules aimed at maintaining standards, quality and equity in Indian higher education, Pradhan refrained from commenting in detail, noting that the matter is sub-judice. He said, “The responsibility of the government is to ensure that no one faces injustice or discrimination. We will follow whatever directions the court issues.”Outlining the broader priorities of the ministry, Pradhan said the education system currently serves around 30 crore students, which places significant responsibility on policy makers. He stressed on increasing access to quality resources including technology-driven education, better infrastructure and strong research ecosystem.Highlighting recent trends, the minister said India’s presence in global university rankings has grown rapidly over the past decade, with the number of institutions included in the QS rankings increasing from 54 before 2014 to about 290 now. He attributed this growth to continued policy focus on higher education reforms.Pradhan also emphasized the role of emerging technologies, noting that artificial intelligence will be integrated into learning systems both as a subject and a tool. “Students should be prepared for future challenges through modern technologies,” the minister said.