Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches free textbook distribution

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurated the ceremonial dispatch of free textbooks for the academic session 2022-23 at the Assam State Textbook Production and Publication Corporation (ASTPPC) Ltd godown at Bonda, Narengi here on Thursday, stated a press release.

Speaking on the occasion, Pegu said that the Government is committed to ensuring free education for all students studying in government and provincialized schools. He appreciated the efforts of the officers and staff of ASTPPC, who successfully carried out the herculean task of publishing these textbooks on time and ensured their smooth distribution to all districts. The Minister ceremoniously flagged off several vehicles carrying these free textbooks to various districts on the occasion. It may be noted that altogether 3,22,58,564 copies of textbooks in nine mediums and 19 languages will be delivered across 34 districts and 149 education blocks of Assam. This will benefit approximately 62 lakh students.

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