Months after being pulled up over a section on corruption in judiciary following the Supreme Court order, the revised part 2 of the Class VIII National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) social science textbook is likely to be released by the third week of June.Sources said the textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, is expected to be released this month. The revised Class IX social science textbook is also likely to be released in the third week of June. The textbook was taken off shelves in February after the Supreme Court objected to portions of Chapter 4 that discussed corruption in the judiciary and the huge backlog of pending court cases. The NCERT also issued an unconditional apology for the section.The textbooks are part of the NCERT’s ongoing curriculum overhaul under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.With the roll out, now expected later this month, the NCERT has highlighted a broader transformation in the way school textbooks are being developed and delivered to students across the country.According to the council, the new textbooks are being introduced as part of the first major revision of textbooks in nearly two decades. The institution has introduced improvements in paper quality, printing standards, layout design, and illustrations to make books more engaging and learner friendly. Greater use of visual elements, diagrams and activity-based content has also been incorporated to simplify complex concepts and enhance comprehension.”These textbooks have been designed to make learning more engaging, accessible and relevant for students. Along with improved print quality, digital availability will ensure that quality educational resources reach learners across the country,” an NCERT official said.The council has also expanded digital access to its textbooks, enabling students, teachers and parents to access learning materials through smartphones, tablets and computers. Officials say the initiative is aimed at improving educational access, particularly for learners in remote and under-served regions.The availability of textbooks in digital formats is expected to support flexible learning, encourage self-study and ensure continuity of education during disruptions. The NCERT maintains that the move aligns with the government’s push towards technology enabled education and inclusive learning.”After nearly 20 years, the NCERT is introducing a new set of textbooks aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The focus is on better pedagogy, improved design and wider accessibility through both print and digital platforms,” the official added.The NCERT says the reforms reflect its commitment to providing affordable, high quality and accessible educational resources, while advancing the broader goal of equitable education for all learners.