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4,249 Books Declared Objectionable Withdrawn from J&K Colleges and Libraries
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has removed 4,249 titles it deems objectionable from college campuses and public libraries, officials said.
The administration of Jammu and Kashmir announced that 4,249 books identified as objectionable have been withdrawn from all state‑run colleges and public libraries. The list, compiled by a government committee, includes titles that the authorities say conflict with regional sensibilities and legal provisions.
College principals and library managers were instructed to remove the specified volumes immediately and to replace them with approved alternatives. The move follows a broader review of educational material that began earlier this year, aimed at ensuring that curricula align with local cultural norms.
Kashmir Life, citing government sources, reported that the withdrawal is being monitored by the Department of Higher Education to prevent any further distribution of the flagged books. No details on the specific titles were released, and the government has not indicated any legal action against publishers.
College principals and library managers were instructed to remove the specified volumes immediately and to replace them with approved alternatives. The move follows a broader review of educational material that began earlier this year, aimed at ensuring that curricula align with local cultural norms.
Kashmir Life, citing government sources, reported that the withdrawal is being monitored by the Department of Higher Education to prevent any further distribution of the flagged books. No details on the specific titles were released, and the government has not indicated any legal action against publishers.