NCERT’s new Social Science textbook for Class 9 has SIR, more details on Emergency
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Why in news
NCERT's new Class 9 Social Science textbook includes the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the history of the Emergency.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure accurate voter rolls. The textbook also covers the Emergency period, focusing on democratic impacts and the role of Jayaprakash Narayan in citizen mobilization.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI): Constitutional body established under Article 324.
- FactSpecial Intensive Revision (SIR): A specific ECI process to purge ineligible voters and include eligible citizens in electoral rolls.
- PostJayaprakash Narayan: A key figure in the anti-Emergency movement and the 'Total Revolution' movement.
For Mains
Q. How does the inclusion of electoral processes and historical crises like the Emergency in school curricula contribute to the development of democratic consciousness among students?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Pedagogical shift: Moving from rote memorization of dates to understanding the mechanics of democratic institutions and civil liberties.
- Civic literacy: Bridging the gap between theoretical constitutional rights and the practical functioning of the electoral machinery.
- Historical perspective: Balancing the narrative of state actions during the Emergency with the role of grassroots civil society movements.
Keywords: Democratic consciousness · Civic literacy · Constitutional morality · Pedagogical shift · Electoral integrity
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