From Digital India To Covid-19: NCERT Introduces 7 Teaching Module For Classes 1 To 12

Last Updated:May 28, 2025, 14:55 IST

The NCERT modules will cover various topics including digital technology, cleanliness, environment, sports, democracy and cultural heritage.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released seven new modules for students from class 1 to 12. These modules will cover various topics including digital technology, cleanliness, environment, sports, democracy and cultural heritage. They aim to make learning interesting and effective through stories, case studies, quizzes and interactive activities.

Digital India: In the primary level module, children will be introduced to digital payments like UPI apps. While at the middle and higher level, students will be taught about digital platforms like DigiLocker, Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, Umang App. This module will also include a story about a jewelery artisan from Rajasthan showing how small businesses are also benefiting from government digital resources.

Mental Health and Digital Helpline: This module will tell the story of a student named Rewa, who handles her emotions using the National Mental Health Helpline Tele Manas. The story is an attempt to explain the importance of mental health among children and youth.

Democracy and Electoral traditions: Students will be informed about the evolution of India’s democracy from its inception to modern electoral institutions. The focus will be on the idea of ​​welfare state in Kautilya’s Arthashastra.

COVID-19: This module uses pictures, activities and science-based modelling to explain the symptoms of the pandemic and prevention methods to children. For higher secondary students, activities will include creating a 3D model of the virus and interacting with affected people.

Cleanliness: For younger children, an animated character called “Cleanliness Wizard” teaches about different bins for dirt and garbage. High school students are explained the relationship between individual behaviour and public health.

Sports: This will feature about India’s victory in the 2023 Asian Games and includes stories of players like Neeraj Chopra, who inspire to serve the country through sports.

Heritage and Development: This module introduces children to the cultural heritage of India, such as Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Kamakhya Temple in Assam. It also encourages understanding of culture through stories related to monuments and multilingual vocabulary.

These new modules aim to connect children with technology, as well as make them aware of their culture, health, environment and democracy.

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