Overview
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NCERT textbook availability, printing, and distribution for the current school term.
- Officials were told to add printing capacity where needed to keep up with demand.
- The ministry called for stronger supply chains with close tracking of last‑mile delivery in rural areas.
- The review checked stock levels across states and Union territories and coordination with state authorities and distribution partners.
- Digital versions on NCERT’s e‑Pathshala platform will serve as a stopgap so students can study until printed books arrive.