Motu Patlu Help Kids Learn Taxes: CBSE Introduces New Comic Series for Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Income Tax Department have collaborated to teach school students about income tax and other financial concepts in a fun way through the popular cartoon characters “Motu and Patlu”.
They’ve launched a comic book series that will help students to understand concepts such as what taxes are, why people pay them, and how taxes help in building and developing our country and more.
It’s an easy and enjoyable way for children to learn an important real-life topic.
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Initiative
The Directorate of Public Relations, Publication and Publicity, under the Directorate of Income Tax, has launched an eight-part comic series as part of the government’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative.
What’s Covered In This Series?
Each series has stories about Motu and Patlu as they explore simple, everyday situations that show how taxes help build roads, hospitals, and schools.
The comics make tough ideas easy to understand and help kids learn about money and taxes in a fun way.
Available in Multiple language
These comic books are available in multiple indian lanuages and can be accessed for free on the official Income Tax Department website at https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/comic-books.aspx.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has motivated all affiliated schools to share this educational resource widely among students, teachers and parents. CBSE also recommended that schools include parts of these comics in classrooms and extracurricular activities to enhance a stronger understanding of tax compliance and active citizenship.
Increasing Informed Citizenship Among Students
The CBSE said that this initiative wants to help young students become more informed and responsible citizens. By mixing fun and learning, the board hopes to teach children about the country’s economic system from an early age.
The Motu Patlu comic series is an enjoyable yet meaningful way to help children understand why paying taxes is important and how it helps build the nation.
Why Is It Beneficial for School-Students?
This type of comic book is beneficial for students, as it will help to:
- Educate students regarding the financial concepts using understandable narratives.
- Promote honesty and awareness of civic responsibilities.
- Expose simple financial concepts to people from an early age.
What Are These Eight Comic Books?
There are a total of eight comic books available on the website of the income tax department. Following are the comics:
1. Motu Patlu – Benefits of Abiding By The Law
2. Hamaara Bharat Mahan
3. Motu Patlu and Together, We Rise
4. Motu Patlu and The Online Life
5. Motu Patlu and Victory Over Fear
6. Motu Patlu and The Story of Income Tax
7. Motu Patlu and Tax Pari
8. Motu Patlu and The Story of PAN Card
Note: Access the comic books from the below-mentioned link-
