Students to learn new tax regime in Class 9 NCERT textbook
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The NCERT has added a section on the new income tax regime to the Class 9 curriculum, teaching students how to calculate tax.
- The new chapter, titled “Managing Your Personal Finances,” includes tax calculations.
- It also covers investment options such as fixed deposits, mutual funds, and equity stocks.
- The change is part of the textbook “Understanding Society India and Beyond‑Part 2.”
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasizes the introduction of tax education as a first step toward financial literacy for students. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
In a first, students will learn about new tax regime in Class 9 NCERT textbook
Center: Highlights the inclusion of personal finance, including tax and investment topics, in the national curriculum. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Class 9 Students To Learn Income Tax As NCERT Brings Personal Finance Into Curriculum
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First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Free Press Journal