MP Textbook Corporation May Handle School Supplies Procurement Beyond Books
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation seems to be deviating from the work for which it was originally created. A corporation whose core mandate revolves around the production, printing, publication, stocking and distribution of textbooks is now being lined up to handle a wide range of procurement for School Education Department. Instead of remaining primarily a textbook…
Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation is reportedly expanding its procurement responsibilities beyond textbooks. Originally established to produce, print, publish, stock, and distribute textbooks, the corporation is now being utilized for a broader range of school supplies. These include sports equipment, kitchen materials, science kits, furniture, and other educational supplies required by government schools.
The shift in procurement responsibilities is being driven by directions from the School Education Minister and changes in Store Purchase Rules to provide a formal framework for the corporation to undertake these wider functions. The corporation, which already handles the printing and distribution of around 10 crore free textbooks for Class 1 to 12 students for the 2026-27 academic session, now has a significantly expanded scope of work.
However, there are still 44 districts yet to receive full textbooks. School Education Department Secretary Sanjay Goyal has denied that any such decision has been made, stating, "No such decision is made yet." The corporation's memorandum of association outlines its principal functions, which include producing various types of school textbooks, teachers' handbooks, pupils' workbooks, and educational literature.
Its objectives also encompass research and advisory work related to curriculum, syllabus, textbook production, and educational aids. The corporation was created as an agency of the state government specifically for textbook-related work.
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