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Pradhan Reviews NCERT Textbook Distribution to Ensure Timely Delivery

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the availability, printing, and distribution of NCERT textbooks for the ongoing academic session. He assessed stock positions across states and Union Territories, emphasizing timely delivery to rural areas. Pradhan directed officials to strengthen supply chains and enhance printing capacity to prevent student inconvenience. Digital textbooks through e-Pathshala were highlighted as an interim solution for uninterrupted learning.

Key Points: NCERT Textbook Distribution Review by Dharmendra Pradhan

  • Union Minister reviews NCERT textbook availability
  • Focus on timely distribution in rural areas
  • Digital textbooks via e-Pathshala as interim solution
  • Strengthening supply chains and printing capacity
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews availability, timely distribution of NCERT textbooks

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews NCERT textbook availability and distribution, emphasizing timely delivery to rural areas and digital learning via e-Pathshala.

"No student should face inconvenience due to delays - Dharmendra Pradhan"

New Delhi, April 29

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday reviewed the availability, printing, and distribution of textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training for the ongoing academic session, according to the Ministry of Education press release.

During the meeting, Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy Sanjay Kumar and senior officials from the Ministry of Education and NCERT were present.

The Minister assessed stock positions across States and Union Territories and reviewed coordination with state authorities and distribution agencies to ensure timely delivery, particularly in rural areas, added the release.

Pradhan also reviewed the preparation of upcoming NCERT textbooks, directing officials to ensure adequate printing and availability ahead of demand.Emphasising that no student should face inconvenience due to delays, he instructed officials to strengthen supply chains, enhance printing capacity where required, and closely monitor last-mile delivery, added the release.He also highlighted the availability of digital textbooks through e-Pathshala as an interim solution to ensure uninterrupted learning until physical books reach all students.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, someone is paying attention to the basics. Every year, there's a scramble for NCERT books in April-May. I appreciate the focus on "last-mile delivery"—that's where the system usually fails. Hope the supply chain strengthening is done before the next academic session starts.
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Vikram M
While this is a positive step, I worry about the quality of textbooks being distributed. Rushing printing just to meet deadlines often leads to errors—misprints, missing pages, poor binding. Hope the Minister also reviews quality control alongside availability. Children deserve well-printed books.
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Siddharth J
Good initiative, but e-Pathshala as an interim solution? In many villages, even basic electricity is erratic. Physical books remain non-negotiable for equitable education. That said, it's heartening to see the Minister acknowledge rural areas specifically. Ab politics aside, yeh kaam important hai. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
I recall last year, our district got books only in July! This review is necessary but I hope it's not just a photo-op. The real test will be in June when schools reopen. Meanwhile, I appreciate the stress on digital backups—it's a practical stopgap. Let's see how States coordinate.🤞
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Nikhil C
Not bad, but this is the same story every year—review meetings after delays, then a scramble. What about a centralized, real-time tracking system for textbook distribution? That would be more effective than periodic reviews. Anyway, at least someone is pulling up officials. Better late than never.

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