Schools Can No Longer Force Parents to Buy Textbooks from Specific Vendors
Key Points:
* Ministry of Education partners with e-commerce firm for online NCERT textbook sales
* 364 books in Hindi, English, and Urdu available at MRP
* Move aims to end monopolistic practices by private schools
JAMSHEDPUR – The Ministry of Education has revolutionized textbook distribution by enabling online purchase of NCERT books through an e-commerce partnership.
Parents will now have the freedom to purchase textbooks from their homes.
Meanwhile, the initiative covers a vast collection of 364 NCERT publications.
Moreover, the books are available in three major languages – Hindi, English, and Urdu.
On the other hand, the move targets the elimination of forced purchases from school-designated vendors.
Furthermore, all books will be sold strictly at Maximum Retail Price.
In addition, the system supports educational reforms from kindergarten through grade 12.
However, a knowledgeable source indicated that this would significantly reduce financial strain on parents.
Besides, the platform ensures equal access to educational materials for all students.
