NCERT said new Class 9 textbooks aligned with NEP 2020 are being printed rapidly as a temporary demand-supply gap caused shortages. Digital versions are already available, while physical distribution is being scaled nationwide. Supply is stabilising, with wider access through vendors, online platforms, and direct school deliveries.

New Delhi: The NCERT on Friday said it is printing the newly-introduced Class 9 textbooks on war-footing, and supplies are being normalised following a temporary demand-supply gap after the rollout of the NEP 2020-aligned curriculum.

In a statement issued here, the NCERT said it has brought out a new set of Grade 9 textbooks based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It has already released digital versions of the new Grade 9 textbooks for free access on its website a fortnight ago.

"These books are being printed on a war-footing manner and being distributed across the country. Due to very large number of textbooks required, there is some temporary gap in the supply and demand," the statement read.

"NCERT is closely monitoring the situation and working to bridge this gap. The supply of textbooks is being normalised," it added.