In a significant move towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched its new Class 9 Hindi textbook, 'Ganga'. This textbook aims to embody the essence of the Ganga river, symbolizing the continuous flow of the Hindi language throughout India. It includes a rich collection of devotional texts, nationalist stories, and poems, such as Raidas' Pad and patriotic works like 'Jhansi Ki Rani' by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan. The book also emphasizes India's freedom struggle, featuring profiles of national heroes like Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, and insights from Lala Lajpat Rai on the importance of discipline in freedom. Additionally, it incorporates modern social themes through prose and poetry from notable writers, aiming to connect students with India's cultural heritage. The NCERT is rolling out these textbooks in phases, with the Class 9 books set to be fully implemented by the academic year 2026-27.