Sakeena Itoo Warns Private Schools Over Forced Book Purchases
Sakeena Itoo Warns Private Schools Over Forced Book Purchases
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakeena Itoo has said that no private school should force parents to purchase textbooks from a particular bookseller, stressing that parents must have the freedom to buy books from any seller of their choice.
The government will constitute a committee to examine complaints regarding forced book purchases, prescribed textbooks and additional financial burdens on parents.
The committee will include representatives of parent associations, private schools, NGOs, intellectuals and government officials.
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The minister said supplementary books may help enhance students’ knowledge but should not be imposed solely for financial considerations.
She warned that action would be taken wherever violations are established following an examination of the complaints.