Learning Taxes Made Fun! Motu-Patlu Join CBSE and Income Tax Department’s New Initiative

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the Income Tax Department, has launched a creative and entertaining initiative aimed at helping school children across the country understand the basics of the tax system.

Now, even children will learn about taxes — and that too with their favorite cartoon duo, Motu and Patlu! Under this new initiative, the CBSE and the Income Tax Department have jointly introduced a series of eight comic books based on the beloved characters from the popular children’s magazine Lotpot. These comics aim to teach kids the importance of taxes in a fun and engaging way.

A New Initiative Under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, this comic series has been developed by the Directorate of Public Relations, Publications, and Publicity of the Income Tax Department. The books have been published in several Indian languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Gujarati, to ensure children across the country can benefit from them.

Eight-Book Series on Tax Awareness

The series comprises eight comic books —
Motu-Patlu Aur Kahani Income Tax Ki (The Story of Income Tax),
Motu-Patlu Aur Tax Pari (The Tax Fairy),
Motu-Patlu Aur Kahani PAN Card Ki (The Story of PAN Card),
Motu-Patlu Aur Kayde Ka Fayda (The Benefit of Rules),
Motu-Patlu Aur Online Zindagi (Online Life),
Motu-Patlu Aur Hamara Bharat Mahan (Our Great India),
Motu-Patlu Aur Dar Ke Aage Jeet Hai (Victory Lies Beyond Fear), and
Motu-Patlu Aur Hum Saath Saath Hain (We Are Together).

Each story, told in Motu and Patlu’s humorous and relatable style, conveys the message that taxes play a crucial role in the nation’s development — from building roads, schools, and hospitals to creating better public facilities.

Learning Through Games and Puzzles

To make the learning process more interactive and enjoyable, each comic book includes fun activities like quick games, mazes, and puzzles at the end, ensuring children learn while playing.

To Be Introduced in Schools

CBSE has directed all its affiliated schools to share these comics with students, teachers, and parents.Schools may also integrate the content into classroom activities or awareness programs to instill in children an early sense of tax compliance, citizenship, and social responsibility.

District Coordinator’s Remarks

District Coordinator Reeta Goyal said,“CBSE’s collaboration with the Income Tax Department is a commendable step toward educating students about the importance of income tax and creating awareness in a fun and creative manner. The initiative uses the popular cartoon characters Motu and Patlu to make learning engaging. Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a set of comic books has been jointly published by the Directorate of Public Relations and the Directorate of Income Tax in multiple Indian languages. Through these books, children will gain basic knowledge of income tax in a simple and appealing format.”

This joint effort by CBSE and the Income Tax Department not only aims to build financial awareness among children but also helps nurture responsible and informed citizens. The blend of humor and education makes this comic series potentially “the most fun way to learn” in the coming years.

Earlier Collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India

Previously, Motu and Patlu had also collaborated with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to spread awareness about online fraud prevention and digital safety.

Popularity of Motu-Patlu

For the uninitiated, Motu and Patlu — the iconic characters from Lotpot comics — are among India’s most loved cartoon duos, adored by audiences of all ages. Their famous theme song “Motu aur Patlu ki jodi, na deela na damdi na kaudi” was written by renowned lyricist Gulzar and sung by Sukhwinder Singh.

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Their massive popularity has earned them a special spot at Madame Tussauds Museum. The duo features daily on Nickelodeon India, and their film “Ped Bachao” was highly appreciated on the big screen. Recently, they even collaborated with Japan’s famous cartoon character Shinchan.

Additionally, Lotpot magazine partnered with Delhi Tourism to launch a special comic titled “Dilli Ke Dil Mein Motu-Patlu” (Motu-Patlu in the Heart of Delhi), where the duo takes children on an exciting tour of Delhi — exploring historical monuments, savoring street food, and discovering the city’s colorful culture in their trademark humorous style.

Praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Motu and Patlu’s immense popularity has even caught the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who mentioned them in his radio program “Mann Ki Baat.” He praised them as shining examples of India’s growing animation industry and a source of inspiration for the country’s creative sector.

It would not be wrong to say that this unique initiative by CBSE and the Income Tax Department is a perfect blend of education and entertainment. It not only introduces children to the basics of taxation but also helps them understand their role as responsible citizens contributing to the nation’s growth.

Find the comic series download link here.