Government of Sindh Announces Grace Marks for Students Returning Textbooks–Official Notification

Sindh Government Introduces Grace Marks for Textbook Returns:

In a significant move to encourage the reuse of textbooks and promote sustainability in education, the Government of Sindh has announced a new policy granting grace marks to students who return their textbooks in good condition after their annual examinations. This initiative, introduced by the Directorate of Schools Education (Elementary, Secondary & Higher Secondary), Hyderabad Region, aims to establish a Book Bank in every school, ensuring that textbooks are effectively reused by incoming students in the next academic session.

According to the latest government notification, students from Class I to Class VIII will receive two extra marks per subject as an incentive for returning textbooks. This policy not only benefits students academically but also helps promote a culture of responsibility and resource conservation in the education system. For complete details on the official directive and implementation guidelines, please find the notification below:

No. DSE/DD (QA)/-103/2024-25
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
DIRECTORATE SCHOOLS EDUCATION
(ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY & HIGHER SECONDARY)
HYDERABAD REGION, HYDERABAD

Dated: 18-02-2025

To

The District Education Officer,
Elementary Secondary & Higher Secondary,
Hyderabad/ Dadu/Badin/Matiari/Tando Allahyar/
Tando Muhammad Khan/Jamshoro/Thatta/Sujawal.

SUBJECT:             GRACE MARKS TO STUDENTS WHO RETURN BACK TEXTBOOKS AFTER PASSING ANNUAL EXAMINATION.

Reference:-     Letter from Dr Fouzia Khan, Chief Executive Advisor (Curriculum Wing), SE&LD, Government of Sindh bearing No.SELD/C.A/CW/396/2021, Dated:-13.12.2025.

                        Please recall your attention to this office previous correspondences resting on the subject supra and a copy of letter under reference is also enclosed for meticulous compliance of the instructions contained therein.

                        Attention is also invited to the meeting held on 06.02.2025 at Directorate of Schools Education (ES&HS) Hyderabad Region Hyderabad, presided by the undersigned, wherein it was unanimously decided after thorough discussions with the DEOS that 02 (two) grace marks shall be awarded and added in the result of each subject to those students from Class I to Class VIII who return back the textbooks in good condition after passing out their annual examination 2025.

                        This will help in promoting the spirit amongst the students for safety and preserving the textbooks in good condition. As per the instructions of SE&LD, Government of Sindh, referred to above, the Book Bank is to be established in each and every Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary School and textbooks are to be collected from the outgoing students from class I to X after their annual examinations and for reuse of those by the incoming students of next academic session.

                        You are therefore requested to ensure the establishment of Book Bank in each and every school under your administrative control for collection of textbooks from outgoing students (Class-1-X) after annual examination and implement the above mentioned decision taken in the meeting in letter and spirit for effective and efficient maintenance of the Book Bank in each and every school. Further to add that the data must be submitted as per enclosed proforma to this Directorate immediately within two days of the examinations are over and result announcement under intimation to this directorate.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (Q.A)

A Step Towards Sustainable Education and Student Benefits:

This new initiative by the Government of Sindh is a step in the right direction toward promoting responsible behavior among students and ensuring better resource management in schools. The establishment of Book Banks will help reduce the financial burden on parents, enhance textbook availability, and create a sustainable educational system.

The decision to award grace marks serves as a motivating factor for students to return their textbooks, which in turn supports future students who might face difficulties in accessing learning materials. Additionally, school authorities are urged to implement this policy effectively and submit compliance reports to the Directorate of Schools Education.

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