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NCERT prints Class 9 textbooks on war-footing as supplies normalise after NEP 2020 rollout
NCERT announced on May 1, 2026 that it is printing the newly introduced Grade 9 textbooks on war-footing, with supplies being normalised after a temporary demand-supply gap following the NEP 2020-aligned curriculum rollout. It had previously released digital versions of the Grade 9 textbooks for free access on its website about two weeks earlier.
Why It Matters
The move signals a rapid, policy-driven response to curriculum changes and aims to ensure uninterrupted student access to updated learning material.
Timeline
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NCERT announces printing of newly introduced Class 9 textbooks on war-footing; supplies being normalised
May 1, 2026
In a statement on May 1, 2026, NCERT said it is printing the new Grade 9 textbooks on war-footing, and that supplies are being normalised after a temporary demand-supply gap following the rollout of the NEP 2020-aligned curriculum.
Digital versions of NEP 2020-aligned Grade 9 textbooks released for free online access
April 17, 2026
Two weeks before the May 1 statement, NCERT released digital versions of the new Grade 9 textbooks for free access on its website, as part of the rollout of the NEP 2020-aligned curriculum.