Punjab Textbook Distribution Reform
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026
The reform by India — Punjab, India Government is expected to negatively impact authorized agencies and bookshops by ending their monopoly on textbook distribution. Conversely, it aims to ease the financial burden on families, potentially freeing up disposable income, and increase accountability in the education sector.
The India — Punjab, India Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has introduced a significant reform in textbook distribution for private schools. From the 2026-27 academic session, the India — Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (PSEB) will directly supply books to students from Class I to XII in PSEB-affiliated private schools. This move, announced by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, aims to eliminate the monopoly of authorized agencies and bookshops, improve transparency, and reduce costs for over 10 lakh families. The 15% discount previously given to booksellers will now directly benefit students. The India — Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, under Chairman Amarpal Singh, has developed an e-commerce portal and mobile application for students and schools to place orders, integrated with a secure online payment gateway to ensure transparent transactions and prevent overcharging.
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