NCERT’s Ambitious Plan: Printing 150 Million Textbooks for Students Across India
NCERT’s Major Initiative for Students and Schools
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a significant plan to improve textbook availability. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared that NCERT will triple its textbook production and print 150 million books this year. This announcement was made during an event marking a Letter of Engagement between NCERT and Amazon.
What Is NCERT’s Role in India’s Education System?
Since 1963, NCERT has played a key role in India’s education by publishing textbooks and journals. So far, NCERT has printed around 2.2 billion books. This year, the council aims to distribute these books to nearly 20,000 pin codes across India. All textbooks will be sold at Maximum Retail Price (MRP) to ensure affordability.
How Will NCERT Ensure Joyful Learning for Students?
The minister stressed the importance of creating joyful learning for 300 million students. He encouraged the creation of interactive e-books, powered by AI, to make learning more engaging. Features like talking books will be part of this effort.
How Will the NCERT-Amazon Partnership Help?
The partnership will allow NCERT textbooks to be available through the Amazon NCERT Storefront, which was launched at the event. All textbooks will be sold at printed prices, and only original NCERT books will be available. This will help curb the distribution of pirated textbooks and ensure that students receive quality educational resources.
How Will Amazon Ensure Fair Textbook Sales?
Amazon, trusted for its wide range of essential products, will monitor for unauthorized sellers. These efforts will prevent the sale of counterfeit or overpriced books. Students and schools in remote areas will be able to purchase textbooks at fair prices through Amazon’s delivery network.
What Are the Benefits for Schools and Government Agencies?
Apart from individual orders, Amazon will support bulk purchases by schools and government agencies. Designated NCERT vendors will work with sellers on Amazon to ensure the timely delivery of textbooks to institutions in need.
What Did Amazon India Say About This Initiative?
Saurabh Srivastava, Vice President of Categories at Amazon India, said, “By making sure that genuine NCERT textbooks are available at fair prices, Amazon is helping build a transparent educational ecosystem. This effort will make learning resources more accessible to students, parents, and educators.”
How Will This Initiative Address Textbook Challenges?
This initiative will tackle issues like supply shortages, delayed textbook availability, and regional gaps in textbook distribution. Students across India will now have access to textbooks at affordable prices, regardless of their location. The initiative will also make educational resources more easily available, ensuring equitable access to education for all.
The collaboration between NCERT and Amazon marks a step towards ensuring that textbooks reach every student on time and at reasonable prices. This initiative supports the learning journey of millions of students across the country.
This collaborative effort marks a significant move towards ensuring timely access to educational materials and supporting the learning journey of millions of students across India.
This initiative by NCERT and Amazon highlights the importance of quality education and equitable access to resources for all. Stay tuned for further updates on this landmark initiative.
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