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NCERT Adds 'Lijjat Papad' Story to Syllabus: From 80 Rupees to Global Brand.
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News18•03-10-2026, 08:51
NCERT Adds 'Lijjat Papad' Story to Syllabus: From 80 Rupees to Global Brand.
- •NCERT has introduced a new chapter in the Class 9 Social Science syllabus featuring inspiring stories of Indian startups.
- •The chapter aims to instill business acumen, risk-taking ability, and startup intricacies in children from a young age.
- •The curriculum includes success stories of Indian entrepreneurship like Mohan Singh Oberoi and Lijjat Papad.
- •Lijjat Papad began in 1959 with 7 women borrowing 80 rupees, starting from a Mumbai rooftop, and is now a global brand.
- •This initiative will encourage students to become job creators rather than just job seekers, incorporating AI and modern technology.
Key Questions Answered
The NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook features the inspiring startup journeys of Lijjat Papad, which began in 1959 with an 80 rupees loan on a Mumbai rooftop, and hotel industry giant Mohan Singh Oberoi.
India's startup ecosystem has grown significantly over the past decade, expanding from about 350 to 400 startups to approximately 2.3 lakh today, making it the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.
The entrepreneurship chapter is woven around three major questions: how entrepreneurship affects society and the economy, the main functional areas of a business, and how to prepare an effective business plan.
