At a Glance

The NCERT has released the new Class 9 Social Science (Part 1) textbook, Understanding Society: India and Beyond (Part 1), on its official website. Developed under NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, the book is intended for the new academic session and brings history, geography, civics, and social understanding into a more integrated learning approach. Students, teachers, and parents can download the PDF free of cost from NCERT's official textbook portal or purchase printed copies through the NCERT Publication Division in New Delhi. Students should always use the official version to ensure they are studying the latest syllabus and updated content.