Archive · 23 Jul 2025
NCERT Releases New Textbooks with Emphasis on Inclusion
NCERT, the people who make school books, have released new books for 8th graders!
The math book, Ganit Prakash, makes learning fun with games and stories.
The science book teaches about India's old scientific discoveries alongside new ones.
The social studies book tells stories about different leaders and periods in Indian history, like the Marathas and Mughals.
The English and Hindi books include stories about real people and promote culture and creativity.
NCERT has launched new textbooks for Class 8 mathematics, science, social science, English, and Hindi.
The new mathematics textbook, Ganit Prakash, aligns with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 and uses puzzles and stories.
The Science textbook highlights India's scientific legacy, including ancient theories and practices.
The Social Science textbook offers a more inclusive view of Indian history, including regional powers and critical analysis of emperors.
English and Hindi textbooks feature real-life achievers and promote cultural awareness.
- Who
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
- What
- NCERT launched new textbooks for Class 8.
- When
- Not specified in the articles.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To align with the National Education Policy and National Curriculum Framework, and to make learning engaging and inclusive.
Earlier Editions
New Editions
Regional History Coverage
Earlier Editions
Limited representation of regional powers.
New Editions
Expanded coverage of regional powers like Marathas and Sikhs.
Historical Figure Depiction
Earlier Editions
Less nuanced portrayals of historical figures.
New Editions
More balanced descriptions of historical figures like Akbar and Aurangzeb.
- Mathematics Textbook Title
- Ganit Prakash
- Science Textbook Focus
- Ancient and modern scientific principles
- Social Science Textbook Focus
- Inclusive view of Indian history
- English Textbook Focus
- Real-life achievers and cultural narratives
- Alignment
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF-SE) 2023