# March for Science demands removal of unscientific content from curricula 2026-08-22T23:50:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The India March for Science, held at the Bharat Scouts and Guides in Bengaluru, saw participants demand the removal of unscientific content from school curricula. Organisers and attendees voiced concerns over the climate crisis, changes to educational syllabi, restrictions on research autonomy, and the increasing use of pseudoscience in public discourse. The march drew scientists, students, and activists who called for evidence-based policymaking and greater transparency in textbook content. Specific grievances included the introduction of astrology and other non-empirical subjects into science curricula, which they argued undermines critical thinking and scientific temper. No official response from the government or educational boards was reported at the event. The march is part of a broader movement that has seen similar gatherings in other Indian cities, with organisers planning to submit a memorandum to the Ministry of Education. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The India March for Science revives a debate that dates back to the 2015-16 'rationalist' protests against pseudoscience in textbooks. The key issue is the National Curriculum Framework revision, where states have pushed for including indigenous knowledge systems alongside modern science. With 25 crore students in Indian schools, even small curriculum changes affect lakhs of teachers and publishers. The real flashpoint will be the NCERT syllabus revision due next year, where the balance between traditional knowledge and empirical science will be tested. Watch for the Ministry's response to the march's memorandum. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Straight news report of the march, listing demands without editorialising or taking sides. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bengaluru, India March for Science, Ministry of Education, National Curriculum Framework, NCERT Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/march-for-science-demands-removal-of-unscientific-content-from-curricula/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/march-for-science-demands-removal-of-unscientific-content-from-curricula/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/