Archive · 6 Aug 2026
NCERT Textbooks Now Include North East's History, Culture, Heritage
India has a special region called the North East with many different cultures and traditions.
A group called NCERT makes the textbooks that school children use.
NCERT has made new textbooks for kids in Grades 1 to 8.
These new books include the history, culture, art, and traditions of the North-Eastern states.
This helps children all over India learn about the region.
The government wants more people to know about the North East's rich culture.
NCERT also made special language books for Grade 6 and learning material for Grade 9.
These are available in 22 languages, like Assamese, Bodo, and Manipuri.
The new material shows the culture of the North-Eastern states.
A minister told the Rajya Sabha, a part of India's Parliament, about these new textbooks.
NCERT has developed new textbooks referencing the history, culture, traditions, art, heritage and contributions of the North-Eastern States.
The new textbooks cover Grades 1 to 8 and promote awareness of the region's cultural diversity among students across the country.
NCERT has released Grade 6 R3 Language textbooks and Grade 9 age-appropriate learning material in 22 languages.
The languages include Assamese, Bodo, Manipuri and others that reflect the culture of the North-Eastern States.
The Centre announced the development in the Rajya Sabha, with the Minister detailing the new educational materials.
- Who
- NCERT and the Union Minister responding to the Rajya Sabha on behalf of the Centre
- What
- New NCERT textbooks and learning material now incorporate the history, culture, traditions, art, heritage and contributions of India's North-Eastern States
- When
- Not explicitly stated; the announcement was made during a Rajya Sabha session
- Where
- India; announced in the Rajya Sabha, with textbooks intended for students across the country
- Why
- To promote awareness of the North-Eastern region's rich cultural diversity among students nationwide
- Organization
- NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
- Coverage
- History, culture, traditions, art, heritage and contributions of North-Eastern States
- Grades Covered
- 1 to 8
- Languages in New Material
- 22 languages, including Assamese, Bodo, Manipuri
- Grade 6 Material
- R3 Language textbooks
- Grade 9 Material
- Age-appropriate learning material
- Announced In
- Rajya Sabha by the Centre
- Objective
- Promote awareness of the North East's cultural diversity among students across the country