Over 35,000 Chandigarh govt school students start new session without textbooks, but photocopies of chapters
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Over 35,000 students across 117 government schools in Chandigarh started the new academic year using photocopies and digital printouts of textbook chapters. The delay occurred after authorities extended free textbook provision to Class 12 from Class 8. Director Nitish Singla confirmed textbooks are arriving soon and Rs 4 crore was spent on procurement. Classes 9 and 10 have begun; classes 11 and 12 are pending.
Key Entities
Chandigarh Government Schools35,000 students117 schoolsNitish SinglaFree textbooks initiativeRs 4 crore