CBSE launches Motu Patlu comics to promote income tax awareness among students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has come up with a creative way to teach schoolchildren about income tax, through the country’s most loved cartoon duo, Motu Patlu.

In collaboration with the Income Tax Department, the CBSE has introduced an engaging comic book series designed to familiarise students with the concept of taxation and its importance to national development.

The eight-part comic series has been published by the Directorate of Public Relations, Publication and Publicity, under the Directorate of Income Tax, as part of the government’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative.

Each story in the series features Motu and Patlu as they explore simple, relatable



scenarios explaining how taxes contribute to infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

By simplifying complex ideas, the comics aim to make financial literacy accessible and enjoyable for young readers.

The comic books are available in multiple Indian languages and can be accessed for free on the official Income Tax Department website at https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/comic-books.aspx.

The CBSE has encouraged all affiliated schools to share this educational resource widely among students, teachers, and parents. The board has also suggested that schools incorporate parts of these comics into classroom and extracurricular activities to foster a deeper understanding of tax compliance and responsible citizenship.