The NCERT has added personal income tax to the Class 9 curriculum in its newly released textbook 'Understanding Society India and Beyond-Part 2'.
The textbook includes slab-wise tax calculations under the new income tax regime and conveys a civic message that paying taxes honestly is an important responsibility of citizens.
The chapter features sections on personal finance pillars including income, budgeting, saving, investing, and risk management without mentioning the old tax regime.