A significant majority of newly enrolled students in government schools from grades 1-10, which account for over 60 percent, have not yet received the free textbooks intended for the current academic year.
These textbooks were slated for distribution between April and May. However, despite the onset of the summer vacation, many students are still awaiting their delivery.
Moreover, the textbooks that have been distributed to certain schools present numerous printing errors, such as blank pages and faulty chapters. In some cases, the text on certain pages is entirely unreadable due to these printing issues.
The distribution of the textbooks has been delayed until after the summer break. In an attempt to cut costs, the government has consolidated three subjects into one textbook, which has resulted in increased wear and tear. As a result, some textbooks are getting damaged much more quickly as confirmed by an educator.
Interestingly, the same textbooks are available for individual purchase in bookstores and markets, and none of them exhibit any printing errors.
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I’m a shopkeeper in kasur, punjab, and students of only ‘standard one’ bought their books from my store and i Don’t think the books was shot or not available…
I saw 2023 2024 edition books which are given to students free of cost as they bought their key books and guide that are highly in demand…
I can’t say if it happens in south punjab but in the area of lahore they wasn’t in high demand.