Ajmer, Nov. 1 -- The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has begun work on revising textbooks for Classes 9 to 12, nearly a decade after their last major overhaul, with a focus on Rajasthani pride, nationalism, global perspectives and critical thinking, officials said. The exercise began this month in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), they said. Over 75 textbooks for Classes 9 and 11 will be rewritten in first phase. RBSE will review progress in December before deciding whether to introduce them from the next session. Board chairman Hanuman Singh Rathore said, "The revised textbooks would reflect NEP's emphasis on students' overall development, helping them move beyond textbook knowledge and connect classroom learning with everyday life." The content will introduce students to Rajasthan's historical and cultural heritage while building national consciousness and an understanding of developments across the world, he said. The aim, according to the board, is to strengthen students' connection with their cultural roots while preparing them for global challenges. Rathore said the emphasis would be on encouraging students to understand subjects rather than memorise facts. The board is also preparing to conduct Class 10 examinations twice, giving students an additional opportunity to improve....