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From papads to pitches: NCERT brings startup lessons to Class IX
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A new chapter on startups and entrepreneurship has been introduced for Class IX students in NCERT textbooks.
The chapter emphasizes the growth of India's startup ecosystem over the past decade.
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- Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:22 UTC.
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