New Delhi, April 28, 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan conducted a detailed review of the availability, printing progress and distribution network of NCERT textbooks for the ongoing academic session, focusing on ensuring that students across the country receive learning material without delay.
The review meeting included senior officials from the Ministry of Education as well as representatives from the National Council of Educational Research and Training, where the current stock position and supply chain status across states and union territories were assessed.
Pradhan examined the coordination mechanism between state governments and distribution agencies, with special emphasis on ensuring smooth and timely delivery of textbooks to schools, particularly in rural and remote regions.
He stressed that no student should face academic disruption due to delays in receiving physical textbooks and instructed officials to further strengthen logistics systems involved in the distribution process.The minister also directed authorities to enhance printing capacity wherever required to meet demand and avoid shortages during the academic cycle.
During the review, officials briefed him on the preparation status of upcoming NCERT publications and the steps being taken to ensure adequate availability across different classes and regions.Pradhan highlighted the importance of efficient supply chain management, stating that timely access to textbooks is essential for maintaining continuity in classroom learning.He also assessed the distribution readiness across various states and union territories to identify gaps in last mile delivery mechanisms.
The Education Minister emphasised that coordinated efforts between central and state agencies are crucial for ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all students.He further pointed out that digital learning platforms such as e Pathshala are available as an interim solution to support students until physical textbooks reach them.
Officials informed the minister that efforts are ongoing to streamline logistics and improve monitoring systems for better tracking of textbook movement from printing centres to schools.The meeting also discussed challenges related to transportation, storage, and demand estimation in different regions, particularly during peak academic periods.
Pradhan reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening foundational education by ensuring that essential learning materials are available on time.He stated that improving textbook accessibility is a key component of the broader objective of enhancing school education outcomes under national education initiatives.
The minister directed continuous monitoring of the entire distribution process to avoid bottlenecks and ensure accountability at every level.He also encouraged officials to use data driven approaches to predict demand more accurately and reduce delays in future academic sessions.
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