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Class 9 NCERT: 'Ram Rajya' & Sengol in New Book; What's Changed?
- •The new Class 9 social science book, 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2', explains the evolution of governance in India.
- •It covers ancient Indian texts and traditions to modern democratic systems, mentioning Ram Rajya, Rajdharma, and the Chola dynasty's Sengol tradition.
- •Mahatma Gandhi's idea of 'Ram Rajya' is presented as an ideal governance model, emphasizing honesty, transparency, and public welfare.
- •Sengol is described as a cultural symbol of governance and good governance, including its installation in the new Parliament House by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023.
- •The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is cited as a prime example of public policy, highlighting its extensive public consultation process.
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The new Class 9 book, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2', introduces students to the evolution of governance in India. It covers traditional concepts like Ram Rajya, Rajdharma, and the Chola dynasty's Sengol tradition, alongside modern democratic systems and public policies.
The textbook presents Mahatma Gandhi's concept of 'Ram Rajya' as an ideal governance model rather than a purely religious or mythological context. It highlights principles such as honesty, transparency, compassion, public welfare, and placing citizens at the center of governance and public policy.
The book describes the Sengol as a cultural symbol of good governance linked to the Chola dynasty. It highlights that Prime Minister Narendra Modi installed the scepter in the new Parliament House in 2023 and notes its historic presentation to Jawaharlal Nehru by Tamil Nadu's Adheenam saints at independence.
