Suparna Diwakar

Suparna Diwakar is an Indian educationalist, social entrepreneur, and development professional associated with curriculum development initiatives in India. She was formerly involved in the development of school-level social science textbooks for the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

Career Diwakar has worked in the field of school education and curriculum development, particularly in social science education. She has been associated with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) as part of teams involved in the preparation and revision of school textbooks. Her work has included contributions to pedagogical content and academic resources intended for school-level learners.

She has also been involved in educational consulting and social sector initiatives related to curriculum design, teacher support, and capacity-building in education. Her work includes collaboration with academic and non-profit organisations working in the education and development sectors.

In addition to her work with NCERT, Diwakar has been associated with the School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) and the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), where she has contributed to teaching, training, and programme development in areas related to education and leadership in the social sector.

Diwakar has been associated with Rishihood University, where she has contributed to academic and programme development at the Rashtram School of Public Leadership.

Earlier in her career, she was associated with non-governmental organisations such as MYRADA, Adamya Chetana and Sewa International, working on development and education-related initiatives.

Her professional work spans curriculum design, development of teaching-learning materials, and support for educators through training and resource development.

Textbook controversy (2026)

Background In 2026, Diwakar was among the contributors to a Class 8 social science textbook titled Exploring Society: India and Beyond, which became the subject of proceedings before the Supreme Court of India.

According to The Indian Express:

The court described the chapter on the judiciary as a “calculated move to undermine and demean the dignity of the judiciary”, and imposed a “complete blanket ban” on further publication, reprinting or digital dissemination of the textbook. — The Indian Express, 9 April 2026

Selected works Articles and essays

Educational contributions Contributions to school-level social science textbooks developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), including Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Class 8).