From papads to pitches: NCERT brings startup lessons to Class IX

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. It includes important lessons on identifying business opportunities and creating effective business plans. Entrepreneurial stories, including those of Lijjat Papad and Mohan Singh Oberoi, illustrate key concepts.