The books work as a school's literature material, on their own or alongside a prescribed syllabus. This page covers how they fit the current curriculum frameworks, and the ways to order, pilot, or train staff.
| NCF 2023 emphasis | In TAL |
|---|---|
| Competency-based learning | Reading, interpreting, and discussing texts rather than memorising them |
| Inquiry-based teaching | The TADAA sequence: Think, Ask, Discuss, Act, Achieve |
| Art integration | Illustration and role-play used throughout |
| Fewer topics, studied in depth | A small number of stories per book, read closely |
| Broader assessment | RUCHI: following a child's interest and growth over time |
| Vocational exposure from the preparatory stage | Katha's related programmes — KSE (1995), KITES (2001), KSLC |
A section-by-section comparison of TAL against NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, including where coverage is full and where it's partial. Written for people making adoption decisions. Prepared by Katha, December 2025.
Whole-set or level-wise adoption for one school or a full network. Volume pricing and delivery across India.
Email sales@katha.orgStart with one grade band for a term. We help you set up, measure with RUCHI, and review outcomes before you scale.
Request a pilotThe books ask the teacher to lead a discussion rather than deliver a lesson, which takes some getting used to. We run sessions that walk staff through facilitating TADAA with a class.
Email learn@katha.orgEvaluating first? Individual books and sets are available to order online.
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