Class 9 · Social Science · New NCERT
Chapter 15 (Part 2, Chapter 6): From Ideas to Startups
Chapter 15 (Part 2, Chapter 6 in the printed book). On this site the chapters of both parts are numbered continuously.
"From Ideas to Startups" is the final chapter of Part 2 and the book. From the title, students are likely to follow how an idea becomes a small business: spotting a need, planning, resources, risk and enterprise. It builds on the earlier chapters on the problem of choice and on markets, and links with the Skill Education textbook. Case studies of young entrepreneurs and a class project to plan a simple enterprise make it practical, and the chapter ends the book with creative and economic initiative.
This is chapter 15 (Part 2, Chapter 6) of 15 in Exploring Society: India and Beyond, the Class 9 Social Science textbook, in the Economics section, and begins on page 125 of Part 2 of the printed 2026-27 book. It is the final chapter, following "Managing Your Personal Finances".
Social Science in this book studies society through four disciplines: Geography, History, Political Science and Economics. With "From Ideas to Startups", students are invited to ask questions, analyse information and examine multiple perspectives rather than memorise: maps, images, side boxes and activities are all part of the learning. Real-life application and critical thinking are emphasised.
A good follow-up to "From Ideas to Startups" is to connect it with something local or current: a place, a person, a custom or a news item. Ask the student to bring one new fact or question to class. Discussing different points of view politely is part of the learning.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.