Sindh Education Department Orders Record-Keeping of Returned Textbooks

The Sindh Education Department has issued fresh instructions to schools regarding the management of free textbooks provided to students across the province, aiming to improve transparency and strengthen the system for handling government-issued learning materials.

According to the new directive, all schools must collect free textbooks from students after the completion of annual examinations. The policy applies to primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary classes, covering both boys’ and girls’ institutions in public sector schools.

Education authorities have made it mandatory for schools to record the return of textbooks on each student’s result card. In addition, schools must maintain a separate register showing details of books issued and books returned at the end of the academic session.

Read More: UHS Declares Fourth Professional MBBS Results for Students of 43 Medical Colleges

All collected textbooks will be placed in school book banks, where they must be stored safely and protected from damage or loss. Officials say these book banks will help ensure that usable textbooks are available for future students, especially at the beginning of new academic years.

The directive also assigns responsibility to District Education Officers (DEOs) to compile and submit updated stock reports of textbooks in their respective districts. These reports will be forwarded to the regional education directorates for review and record-keeping.

Officials stated that the move is intended to prevent wastage, reduce losses of government-funded textbooks, and improve overall inventory management. Proper documentation, they believe, will enhance accountability at the school level and discourage misuse of educational resources.

The initiative forms part of broader education reforms in Sindh, focusing on better governance, efficient use of public funds, and improved learning facilities. Authorities expect that consistent implementation of these measures will lead to a more organized and sustainable textbook distribution system across the province.