Over 13,000 School Textbooks Meant For 2026-27 Session Sold As Scrap In Uttar Pradesh

In a shocking revelation, over 13,000 school textbooks intended for the academic year 2026-27 have been discovered sold as scrap in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The incident came to light following a tip-off received by District Magistrate Akshay Tripathi on February 17, which led to the recovery of the textbooks from a local scrap dealer's truck. The textbooks, which were presumably meant to be distributed to students, have raised concerns regarding the management and distribution of educational materials in the state. This incident highlights potential lapses in the educational supply chain and underscores the need for stricter oversight to ensure that resources meant for students are not misappropriated. Authorities are now investigating the matter further to ascertain how such a significant quantity of books ended up in the scrap market and to prevent similar occurrences in the future. This situation calls for urgent reforms in the handling of educational materials to ensure that future generations have access to the necessary learning resources.