School Education Department Sindh Calls for Collection of Free Textbooks Post-Exams

Sindh Govt Introduces Book Bank Initiative to Promote Textbook Reuse:

The School Education & Literacy Department (SELD), Government of Sindh, has taken a significant step towards sustainable education by implementing the Book Bank initiative. In a recent notification, SELD has directed all regional and district education authorities to collect free textbooks from students after annual examinations.

This initiative aims to reduce waste, ensure resource optimization, and provide learning materials to underprivileged students. The notification, issued to Directors and District Education Officers across Sindh, emphasizes the importance of collecting and maintaining data on returned books. While some districts have submitted the required data, others are yet to comply.

The Book Bank system is a pro-student policy that encourages schools to preserve and redistribute textbooks, making education more accessible to all. The department has also requested that pending data from districts be submitted at the earliest.

NO. SELD/CA/CW/396/ 2021
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT
Karachi, dated the 20^th, March 2025.

To

The Director School Education,
(Primary, Elem, Sec & H. Sec) All Regions, Sindh.

The District Education Officer,
(Primary, Elem, Sec & H. Sec), All District Sindh.

SUBJECT:             ESTABLISHMENT OF BOOK BANK-COLLECTION OF FREE TEXTBOOKS FROM THE STUDENTS AFTER THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION.

This letter is in continuation of the earlier letters No. SELD/CA/CW/396/2021, dated 9^th of January 2025, 20^th January 2025, 27^th January 2025, 13^th February 2025 and 17^th February 2025 on the subject cited in the subject line.

With reference to the subject, this is to inform in response to the letters and reminders, School Education & Literacy Department, (SELD) Govt. of Sindh has received the required data from districts through Regional Directorates, although few data is still awaited from some districts.

In view of the above, the district-wise table indicating Book Bank Data is attached for reference and records with the request to the further up-date (if there is any new addition) as well as furnish the data of the remaining districts directly to the mentioned e-mail; manzoorch@yahoo.com

Your usual cooperation is appreciated in this regard.

Chief Executive Advisor, (Curriculum Wing)
School Education & Literacy Department
Government of Sindh.

Sindh’s Book Bank Initiative – A Step Towards Sustainable Education:

The introduction of Book Banks in Sindh schools marks a progressive step toward reducing educational costs and promoting resource-sharing. The initiative ensures that students from low-income backgrounds have access to textbooks for the next academic session.

Key Highlights of the Notification:

📌 Collection of free textbooks from students after annual exams.
📌 Regional and district education officers responsible for implementation.
📌 Data submission required to track progress.
📌 Pending districts urged to submit data at the earliest.

The Sindh Government is actively working towards enhancing educational resources and reducing financial burdens on students and parents. This initiative encourages a culture of sharing and sustainability in the education system.

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