New Delhi, Apr 28: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today reviewed the availability, printing, and distribution of textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the ongoing academic session. The review focused on ensuring that students across India, especially in rural and remote areas, receive their textbooks on time.

According to the Education Ministry, the Minister assessed stock positions across States and Union Territories and examined coordination with state authorities and distribution agencies. He stressed the importance of timely delivery of textbooks, noting that delays can disrupt learning and disadvantage students in underserved regions.

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Pradhan directed officials to strengthen supply chains, augment printing capacity, and closely monitor last‑mile delivery. He emphasized that the logistical framework must be robust enough to handle the scale of distribution required for millions of students nationwide.

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Highlighting the role of technology, the Minister pointed to the availability of digital textbooks through the e‑Pathshala platform as an interim measure. He said that while physical copies remain essential, digital access ensures uninterrupted learning until books reach all students.

The Education Ministry noted that the review comes at a crucial time, as schools across the country are beginning their academic sessions. Ensuring textbook availability is a key priority for the government’s broader agenda of improving quality education and equitable access.

Officials were instructed to work in close coordination with state governments, printing presses, and distribution networks to address bottlenecks. The Minister also underscored the need for transparency and accountability in the supply chain, ensuring that textbooks reach schools without delay.

Pradhan reiterated that education is a cornerstone of building a “Viksit Bharat” and that every child must have access to learning resources without hindrance. He assured that the Ministry will continue to monitor the situation and take corrective measures wherever necessary.

Pradhan reiterated that education is a cornerstone of building a “Viksit Bharat” and that every child must have access to learning resources without hindrance. He assured that the Ministry will continue to monitor the situation and take corrective measures wherever necessary.