NCERT New Modules: Children will study semiconductors and the Swadeshi movement; NCERT has released a module on 'Vocal for Local'..

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released two new educational modules titled "Swadeshi, Vocal for Local," which connect Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a self-reliant India with the historic Swadeshi movement. The modules cover semiconductors and the Swadeshi movement. Let's explore what else is included in the modules.

The modules begin with PM Modi's 79th Independence Day speech, where he described self-reliance as the "foundation of national strength and honor" and encouraged citizens and shopkeepers to support "goods made in India," not out of compulsion but out of pride.

When did the Swadeshi movement begin?
The modules also explain the Swadeshi movement. The Swadeshi movement was announced in 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall, where leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal inspired people to boycott British goods and adopt Indian products. Mahatma Gandhi later described Swadeshi as the "soul of Swaraj" and transformed it into a profound movement of social and spiritual self-reliance.

Children will also study semiconductors.
The ongoing module explains semiconductors. Students are introduced to the India Semiconductor Mission, which aims to reduce import dependence and build domestic capacity in a sector that powers everything from smartphones to automobiles and defense systems.

The module explains how semiconductors are crucial not only for economic growth but also for national security, and how India's investment in chip manufacturing and design facilities is establishing the country as a global innovation hub.

The story of 'Vocal for Local' is also included in the module.
The module also tells a story inspired by the spirit of Vocal for Local. A woman entrepreneur in Kerala established Bodhi Sathava Coir Works, which employs local women to make handmade mats that are now sold worldwide.

In Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, a young rural man transformed a cowshed into an employment-generating hub by making compost, eco-friendly lamps, and herbal products from cow dung, creating livelihoods for many in his community.

One District One Product is also included in the module.
The government's flagship initiative, "One District One Product," is specifically mentioned in the module. It states that over 1,200 unique products, ranging from handicrafts to food processing items, have been identified from over 750 districts. These products, now available on platforms like GeM and ONDC, are being promoted internationally with dedicated ODOP Walls in cities like Singapore, Milan, New York, and Tokyo.

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