Center for Education and Human Resource Development Issues Strict Directives Against Unauthorized Textbooks and School-Based Sales

Kathmandu. The Center for Education and Human Resource Development has directed schools to use only government-approved textbooks for the 2083 academic session and has strictly prohibited the sale of uniforms and stationery within school premises. The Center has written to all 77 Education Development and Coordination Units across the country, ordering immediate monitoring and enforcement actions.

The circular issued by the Center notes that complaints have been received regarding some private publishers violating laws by setting excessive prices, using low-quality paper, and selling textbooks without approval from the Curriculum Development Center. The Center has instructed that no additional financial burden should be placed on children and parents in violation of the Government of Nepal's policies and laws.

Furthermore, the Center has ordered an immediate halt to the practice of schools selling uniforms, textbooks, and stationery items themselves or from within the school premises. 

The Center has directed local levels to coordinate and conduct surprise inspections of schools, bring any publishers or schools violating the rules under legal scrutiny, and report the findings back to the Center.