NCERT Class 9 Social Science Textbook: Gandhi’s ‘Ram Rajya’ Linked To Good Governance
The revised NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook discusses Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of ‘Ram Rajya’ and links it with transparency, welfare and people-centric governance.
-1790831982739.webp)
The revised NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook has introduced students to Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of ‘Ram Rajya’, describing it as an ideal model of governance based on probity, transparency, compassion and public welfare.
The book, titled Understanding Society: India and Beyond – Part 2, was released on September 29 as part of the ongoing revision of school textbooks under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
NCERT Class 9 Book Explains Gandhi’s Idea Of ‘Ram Rajya’
The chapter ‘Governance and Public Policy’ discusses the evolution of governance in India and draws references from Indian traditions and texts.
According to the textbook, Gandhi visualised ‘Ram Rajya’ as an ideal model of governance rooted in probity, transparency, compassion, welfare and a people-centric approach. It also connects Gandhi’s interpretation of the concept with the broader cultural understanding reflected in the Ramayana and the 16th-century Ramcharitmanas.
The chapter further explains that Indian traditions viewed governance as a responsibility towards society, rather than simply the exercise of power.
Also read:
NEET UG 2027 May Move Online: Centre Works on National CBT Infrastructure, Final Decision Awaited
Ram Rajya, Rajdharma And Good Governance
The textbook also refers to the Mahabharata and Vedic traditions while explaining the concept of Rajdharma, or the duties and responsibilities associated with governance.
It states that good governance was traditionally associated with the peace, prosperity, justice and well-being of society. The chapter also cites the Sanskrit saying “Prajasukhe sukham rajnah, prajanam cha hite hitam”, highlighting the idea that the ruler’s welfare is linked to the happiness and interests of the people.
NCERT Textbook Also Covers Satyameva Jayate, Sengol
The revised Class 9 Social Science book goes beyond the discussion of Ram Rajya. It links ‘Satyameva Jayate’, India’s national motto, to the Mundaka Upanishad and the Supreme Court’s motto, ‘Yato Dharmastato Jayah’, to the Mahabharata.
The textbook also discusses the Sengol, describing it in the context of rulership and good governance and tracing its tradition to the Chola period.
The revised textbook is part of NCERT’s broader transition to the new Class 9 curriculum under NCF-SE 2023 and NEP 2020, covering history, geography, political science and economics.
Read:
KEAM PG MPharm 2026 Mop-Up Allotment Published at cee.kerala.gov.in; Check Details
Stay updated in real-time!
📢 Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb2Mqc8GJP8L2bwzC10z
🔔 Join our Telegram Channel: http://t.me/jagranjoshofficial
Anjali is an education journalist with over a year of experience in digital and business journalism. She has previously worked with BW Businessworld and ANI, where she gained experience in news writing, editing, research, and fact-checking. At Jagran Josh, she writes education news and covers competitive exams and current affairs, with a keen interest in delivering accurate, informative, and reader-focused content. She holds a BA from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Anjali enjoys reading and exploring new ideas and perspectives through books.
-1790834969632_t.webp)