NCERT ramps up Class 9 textbook printing to normalise supply after wartime slowdown
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:01 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Hindu reports that the National Council of Educational Research and Training has increased printing of Class 9 books that had been delayed due to wartime‑like disruptions. The board is expanding distribution through a nationwide vendor network and regional sales counters to ensure wider access.
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