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As per the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan's Free Textbook Scheme, NMMC will distribute free textbooks to every student of classes 1 to 8 on the first day of the new academic year from June 16. The idea is that no student is left without textbooks or is put to inconvenience in studies because of unavailability of study material.

The Education Department is quoted to have finalized all the arrangements required to reach a combined strength of 61,879 students of 152 schools, including the schools run by NMMC and private aided schools.

"The aim of this scheme is to encourage 100% attendance of the students, deter dropouts, and provide uninterrupted education to all children," stated an official.

For this purpose, supply of textbooks from Divisional Book Depot to the municipal level was arranged through an agency employed by the Maharashtra Primary Education Council, Mumbai.

NMMC distributed these from the municipal level to schools between June 4 and June 10, 2025, so that each of the schools got its desired amount in advance.

On 16 June 2025, the inaugural day of school, the books will officially be handed over to the students by the concerned school principals in the presence of officials, teachers, and parents.

Deputy Commissioner of Education Department Sanghratna Khillare guaranteed that the punctual release of books will allow every child to start the academic year without any learning disruption.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, called a meeting to improve accessibility in sports, education, and public services among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the national capital.

All government complexes and stadia in the city will be made Divyang-friendly under the "Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan", as per the CM. She further stated that the government is committed that nobody should be excluded from society based on any kind of disability. She reported that the campaign will not only raise awareness and promote inclusive settings, but also carry out enhancements in public and institutional structures to make them accessible. The goal is to make Delhi a replicable and scalable model of accessibility and inclusion.

She added that the Accessible India Campaign aims to provide accessibility to infrastructure, transport, and digital services for PwDs. For this purpose of improving national vision in cities, the Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan has been launched to make Delhi the first "Purple City" of India — an emblem of city accessibility and inclusivity.

The campaign will embrace the "Sarkar, Samaj, Bazaar" model — getting government departments, local communities including all 21 disability groups and senior citizens, and CSR partners on board to develop low-cost and sustainable solutions.

The chief minister explained that the initiative is being taken by IDEA (Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association), which works for employment, entrepreneurship, and accessibility for PwDs. The CM also told plans of organizing a "Purple Fest" for getting positive thinking and awareness of the ability and rights of Persons with Disabilities. She ordered officials to provide a detailed plan for the event.

She reiterated that all public structures, stadiums will be furnished with ramps, lifts, Braille signs, wheelchair facilities, and audio-visual aids. Special schemes will also be initiated to help PwDs in sports, education, and public services.

In a stunning revelation that has ignited rampant debate among Rajasthan's education fraternity, Education Minister Madan Dilawar accused a government school teacher from Banswara of trying to bribe him to get a seat on the state-level review committee for curriculum.

The incident is said to have taken place at a public hearing at Dilawar's official residence in Jaipur. The concerned teacher, Chandrakant Vaishnav, who is currently deputed at the Government Upper Primary School in Budha, Ghatol block, went up to the minister with a box of sweets, an envelope, his biodata, and a formal application asking to be included in the prestigious committee.

"I first thought that there was a recommendation letter in the envelope. But my photographer Bharat later told me that there was money inside. On opening, I found Rs 5,000 in cash. I was then going to Ramgarh Dam, but I told my staff to hold the teacher in place and immediately informed the police," said Minister Dilawar at a press conference on Monday.

The issue quickly snowballed. The Education Department suspended Vaishnav on the same day and started disciplinary proceedings on the grounds that while the bribe attempt itself was unethical, Vaishnav, being a Grade-3 teacher, was not even qualified to be on the curriculum review committee, which is meant for teachers of Grade-1 only.

The accused were also taken into custody by police, and the case has now been transferred to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for further probe.

Appearing shaken by the encounter, Dilawar said, "In my 35-36 years of political life, I have never faced such an incident.

This case causes major doubts regarding Rajasthan's education system in matters of corruption, particularly in high-stakes academic committees tasked with determining the curriculum for the state. It also points toward the necessity of transparency, ethical hiring, and strict application of eligibility standards in education administration

The wait remains for thousands of Telangana students for TS Inter Supplementary Results 2025 for 1st year and 2nd year to be announced shortly by the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE). Once announced, students can see their results online from the official portal – tgbie.cgg.gov.in.

Though the board has not given the official announcement regarding the date of the result, TS IPE 2025 supplementary exam appearing candidates have to remain vigilant for results this week. The exams provide the students with a vital second opportunity to clear papers and proceed with studies without wasting time.

The TS Intermediate Public Exams 2025 were conducted from March 5 to March 25, and the main result was declared on April 22. Additional exams were conducted later for those who could not clear one or two subjects.

After the results have been announced, follow these steps to check them:

• Go to the official website: tgbie.cgg.gov.in
• Click on the link for "TS Inter 1st/2nd Year Supplementary Results 2025"
• Enter your hall ticket number and other details
• Click submit to see and download your result

Pass Percentage Snapshot of TS IPE 2025 (Main Exams)

• 1st Year Pass Percentage: 65.96%
• 2nd Year Pass Percentage: 65.65%
• Overall Pass Percentage: 65.81%

Top Performing General Stream District (1st Year): Komaram Bheem Asifabad (70.52%)

Top Performing Vocational Stream District (1st Year): Medchal (77.21%)

Top Performer in 2nd Year (Vocational Stream): Mulugu (81.06%)

2,93,852 vocational stream and 28,339 general stream students passed the exam for 1st year, and 2,85,435 general and 28,713 vocational stream students passed the exam for 2nd year.

The government of Uttar Pradesh has officially given a 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers within the state police and fire departments. In a government order issued on June 6, the move reflects the state's intent for reintegration of the Agniveers into life in civil society after serving for four years under the Agnipath scheme.

This was decided during a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, while speaking to the media, stated, "This is to give worthwhile civilian employment to those who are serving in the armed forces under the Agnipath scheme. It is not a job offer—it's a recognition of their discipline, commitment, and ability to serve."

Important Points of the Ex-Agniveer Reservation Policy in UP:

20% horizontal reservation of ex-Agniveers in filling posts such as Police Constable, PAC Constable, Mounted Police, and Fireman.

The reservation would be applied across all social classes—General, SC, ST, and OBC. For instance, if an ex-Agniveer belongs to the OBC class, the reservation shall be provided within OBC quotas.

Relaxation of 3 years of age for ex-Agniveers under this scheme. The first batch of likely recruits is likely to apply in 2026, after four years of service in the armed forces.

The decision comes on the heels of other states like Haryana and Odisha that had offered 10% reservation to retired Agniveers. Uttar Pradesh, however, beats them all with a more generous 20% quota for the specific skill set and rigour these young warriors bring.

This programme supports the intent of the Agnipath defence recruitment programme launched by the Centre in 2022. The idea was to form a young, agile defence force and also make Agniveers job-sufficient for the public and private spheres in he later part of their lives.

Uttar Pradesh not only enhances post-service opportunities for Agniveers but also enhances internal security and emergency response preparedness with a highly skilled workforce.

In a welcome step to kindle an appetite for reading among children, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has launched a holistic reading programme for students in Classes 1 to 8 in government schools. The program seeks to move beyond textbooks and ignite curiosity through narratives, theme weeks in reading, and interactive library sessions.

The plan, made official by a recent government directive, is aimed at simplifying reading non-academic books by incorporating them into the school schedule. A carefully planned schedule will help teachers orient students to a variety of topics each week—animals and the environment, science, sports, and online literacy. The aim is to expose young minds to a universe of ideas, foster critical thinking, and enhance language.

It's not about giving books to children—it's about bringing stories to life. Schools will now conduct storytelling sessions, group discussions, and even speeches according to the books read by the students. The focus lies in interaction, imagination, and participation—making reading a group activity instead of an individual one.

This new initiative is a next step from last year's Vasippu Iyakkam program, in which all government school classrooms were filled with more than 120 Tamil books for different reading levels. Education officials indicate that the new program is an extension of that, providing teachers with more direction and students with a more guided reading experience.

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has been responsible for creating reading material according to the age group for every weekly theme, while the Integrated Education Department will facilitate its implementation.

SEO words such as Tamil Nadu reading plan, government school libraries, reading that is not academic, and Vasippu Iyakkam now indicate a welcome change in the state's education agenda. This is not policy in a vacuum—it's a cultural shift in the classroom.

At its heart, the programme aims to create the habit of reading for life and empower students from all backgrounds. By promoting imagination and understanding outside the syllabus, Tamil Nadu is building confident, educated, and eloquent future citizens. With libraries becoming dynamic learning hubs, this reading revolution is on the verge of turning the page for lakhs of school-going children in the state.