UP Board Textbooks Set for Major Revamp with Focus on Indian Knowledge System
08 September 2026 | The Hindustan Times
As part of the ongoing curriculum reform under the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) is preparing to make school textbooks more state-centric and relevant to students by incorporating regional history, cultural heritage, and contributions of Indian scholars.
UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh said efforts are underway to refine the syllabus to include elements of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), highlighting the works and theories of renowned Indian scientists and scholars such as Aryabhata, Charaka, Varahamihira, and Brahmagupta. The proposed revisions will also introduce students to successful government initiatives such as the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, along with information about signature products of all districts and the significance of Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
“The Central government has formulated the National Curriculum Framework, while the state is developing its State Curriculum Framework. Following consultations with subject experts, we will incorporate lesser-known historical, religious, Buddhist, Jain, and freedom movement-related sites and events located within Uttar Pradesh,” Singh said.