New NCERT textbook brings project-based learning to Sanskrit in Class 8
This encourages students to explore the language through real-life situations and logical problem-solving. It's less about memorisation, more about thinking.Picture-based learning has also been introduced, offering students visual cues to understand meanings and contexts better. The grammar exercises in the textbook are designed to identify learning gaps and offer ways to improve.These exercises aim to be less mechanical and more diagnostic in nature.NCERT : ' – 8 ' NEP 2020 NCF SE2023 * : https://t.co/iHBg0kcE3p : – pic.twitter.com/Kzb7DlRI96— NCERT (@ncert) July 18, 2025In a notable addition, the textbook includes modern topics. A chapter on 'Digital India' is part of the curriculum, showing how an ancient language can speak the language of the present. This makes Sanskrit more relatable and reflects how the language continues to evolve.CONNECTING WITH INDIA 'S LITERARY PASTWhile adapting to modern times, the textbook does not ignore its roots. It includes poetic selections that reflect human values, stories of wisdom, discipline, and compassion.Texts like the Hitopadesha and Charaka Samhita are introduced, offering students a window into the depth of Indian philosophical and scientific thought.Exercises have also been designed to make learning enjoyable. Colourful writing tasks and engaging activities fill the pages, aiming to replace fear with curiosity when it comes to Sanskrit learning.DIGITAL AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSAccording to NCERT's official post on X (formerly Twitter), Deepakam is now available for purchase. Students can access it through NCERT's official website or buy it on Amazon.in.With Deepakam, NCERT has attempted a careful balance: preserving the heritage of the Sanskrit language while adapting it to modern classrooms.It is both an academic tool and a cultural bridge, marking another step in reshaping Indian education in line with the goals of NEP 2020.- Ends
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