Class 9 students under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India are experiencing significant disruptions as the academic year begins without the necessary textbooks. Schools reopened in April in several northern states, but the updated textbooks have yet to be distributed. Teachers are struggling to plan lessons without proper materials, and while some subjects have limited copies available in bookstores, full supplies remain unclear. Digital copies exist for certain subjects, such as the first part of the Mathematics textbook, but school officials report that it is impractical to print these for all students. Additionally, CBSE has introduced a new language policy mandating the study of at least two Indian languages, which has created further uncertainty among educators. This policy change has faced legal challenges, with the Supreme Court issuing notices to CBSE, leading to confusion about its implementation. The combination of delayed textbooks and the evolving language policy has left schools and teachers in a difficult position as they attempt to start the academic year smoothly.