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NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time
Published 25 June 2026 ยท india
For the first time, NCERT has introduced a chapter on the Emergency from 1975-77 in the Class IX curriculum. This segment sheds light on the
For the first time, NCERT has introduced a chapter on the Emergency from 1975-77 in the Class IX curriculum. This segment sheds light on the suspension of fundamental rights and censorship, underscoring the crucial challenges faced by Indian democracy. The chapter, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond,' also recognizes Jayaprakash Narayan's influence and the subsequent elections, celebrating democracy's resilience after 51 years since the Emergency was declared.
Published: June 25, 2026 โข 8:46 AM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 9:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
For the first time, NCERT has introduced a chapter on the Emergency from 1975-77 in the Class IX curriculum.
This segment sheds light on the suspension of fundamental rights and censorship, underscoring the crucial challenges faced by Indian democracy.
The chapter, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond,' also recognizes Jayaprakash Narayan's influence and the subsequent elections, celebrating democracy's resilience after 51 years since the Emergency was declared.