From papads to pitches: NCERT brings startup lessons to Class IX
NCERT has introduced a new chapter on startups and entrepreneurship in Class IX social science textbooks to teach students about business planning and market opportunities. The curriculum uses real-world examples like Lijjat Papad and Mohan Singh Oberoi to illustrate the evolution of India's startup ecosystem.
Why it matters
Integrating entrepreneurship and AI literacy into early education reflects a national policy push to foster a culture of innovation and business development in India.
NEW DELHI: Seven women, Rs 80 in borrowed capital and a Mumbai terrace. That was how Lijjat Papad began in 1959. More than six decades later, the story will be used to teach Class IX students how an idea, however small, can grow into an enterprise.NCERT’s new social science textbook has introduced a dedicated chapter on startups and entrepreneurship, taking students through the basics of identifying business opportunities, understanding markets and preparing a workable business plan.The chapter is built around three broad questions — how entrepreneurship affects society and the economy, what the main functional areas of a business are, and how an effective business plan is prepared.It also places these lessons in the context of India’s startup journey.
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