Education Without Books in Bilaspur: Schools Open But Textbooks Undelivered, Children's Learning Trapped in 70-80 GSM Dispute
The academic session in Bilaspur district has been underway for quite some time, yet thousands of children studying in government schools have not received their textbooks.
This situation raises serious questions about both the right to education and the future of these children.
While attendance is being recorded and teachers are present, the absence of textbooks in students' hands makes the learning environment incomplete and ineffective.Photo: Katerina Holmes / PexelsThis problem is not confined to Bilaspur alone; similar situations are being observed in several other districts across the state.
Both parents and students are in a state of confusion, wondering how they are supposed to study without books and how they will face upcoming examinations.
Teachers, too, find it challenging to teach effectively without textbooks, as they are unable to progress through the curriculum properly.The Cause of Textbook Distribution Delay: The 70-80 GSM DisputeAt the root of this serious issue lies a dispute concerning the quality (GSM) of paper used for textbooks.